Welder Weekend/ Night Shift

Veritas Steel • Palatka, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Welder at Veritas Steel's Palatka location. The role performs FCAW and SMAW welding processes to applicable codes and standards, including repairs and other assigned tasks. Welders are expected to meet production demands while producing high-quality work and following company safety policies.

The position offers weekend or night-shift schedules. Weekend shifts run Friday through Sunday, either 5 AM–5 PM or 5 PM–5 AM; the night shift runs Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–5 AM. The posting describes a 36-hour work week paid as 40 hours for the weekend shift, a 53-hour week for weekend work, a $1.20-per-hour night shift differential, and double time after 50 hours worked.

Work is performed indoors in a large warehouse or outdoors in all weather conditions, with regular exposure to dirt, dust, paint fumes, noise, moving equipment, heavy steel, and other possible hazardous conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots; a respirator is required for specific operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Able to read metric tapes.
• Able to adapt to work priorities, communicate well, meet deadlines and schedules, and work as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and active participation in the company's safety culture.
• Commitment to attendance policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate quality, accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability in work performed.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to team success.
• Able to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds.
• Able to push or move objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force and pull with up to 122 pounds of force.
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for up to 99% of the shift.
• Good range of motion when reaching forward, reaching from shoulder to overhead, and bending.
• Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate safety equipment and prepare surfaces for operations including air arc, grove welds, Flex Core, and full pin.
• Follow correct procedures to achieve the proper weld profile.
• Prepare, clean, and set up work and equipment; set up and use a hand torch.
• Apply general knowledge of welding codes and tools, and understand basic weld symbols and gauges.
• Maintain the shop, equipment, tools, and vehicles to ensure their availability, proper functioning, and safety.
• Coordinate with the shop supervisor and other personnel to complete projects and work orders efficiently, on time, and without defects.
• Follow safety policies to maintain a safe working environment for oneself and coworkers.
• Perform welding repairs and miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Shop Supervisor.
• Meet production demands and complete high-quality work in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED