Welder

Alamo Group Incorporated • Winn, MI

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Welders will be responsible for welding metal, assembling parts, and clean-up welds. They will be responsible for performing basic math such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers. All welders will be expected to weld in a flat position and understand what a quality weld looks like.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience is required. Additional training, education, or certification in welding is preferred.
• 2 years of related experience and a score of at least 7 on Morbark weld test is required in lieu of High School diploma/GED.
• Experience is preferred in one or more of the following welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, or FCAW.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers in addition to understanding fractions and decimals)
• Ability to read and understand both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a particular order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, pictures, etc.)
• Ability to read basic prints/schematics
• Ability to read and use a tape measure, rule, and square to fit parts and assemblies
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds from floor to chest to high shelving
• Ability to perform frequent postural changes such as sitting, reaching, climbing, standing, walking, lifting, stooping and twisting
• Ability to see details at a close range (within a few feet) and judge which of several objects is closer or further away

Nice To Haves

• Experience is preferred in one or more of the following welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, or FCAW.
• Additional training, education, or certification in welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld and assemble parts to company standards
• Assemble parts using a variety of tools and methods
• Become proficient in the use of the equipment required by the job function
• May be required to explore ways of improving efficiency, speed, and quality of work being done
• Experienced welders will be responsible for performing finishing sanding, scraping, BBs and other clean-up duties
• Follow departmental employee objectives, standards or directions
• Adhere to safety, quality, inventory and production guidelines
• Follow company policies and procedures

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees