Welder - 1st Shift Production

MAT Holdings, Inc•Jackson, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MAT Industries LLC is hiring a Welder for production work at its Jackson, Tennessee manufacturing facility. The position starts at $22.60 per hour and includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus. This is a first-shift role, Monday through Thursday, with one of two schedules: 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ten-hour shift includes three paid breaks and a 30-minute lunch. The role involves welding in a fast-paced production environment, primarily MIG welding attachments, brackets, and tubing ranging from 12 gauge to .179 inches. Most welding positions require passing an ASME certification test involving a vertical-down weld and bend testing. Welds must meet code and cosmetic standards and be free of defects. Work may also include operating welding and non-welding equipment to meet customer demand. MAT Industries manufactures air compressors, air tools, and accessories at its Jackson facility. The company describes work/life balance as part of its culture and offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment, paid time off, retirement savings, training, and wellness programs.

Requirements

Relevant MIG welding experience within the last two years; machine welding experience does not qualify.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to report to work each day for the scheduled shift.
Most welding positions require passing ASME certification, including a vertical-down weld test and bend testing; welds must be defect-free and meet code and cosmetic standards.

Responsibilities

Weld in a fast-paced production environment, including MIG welding attachments, brackets, and tubing.
Assemble and MIG weld parts according to blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions.
Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
Perform gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding.
Inspect completed work for quality and ensure welds meet applicable code and cosmetic standards.
Follow safety regulations and encourage coworkers to follow them.
Follow company policies and procedures and encourage coworkers to do so.
Maintain equipment in good working condition and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Repair, modify, and retrofit production items.
Provide information to assist with monitoring and tracking project status.
Assist in training junior employees and inspect their work.
Ensure assigned tasks and projects are accurate and complete.
Sign off on completed work orders and quality of work.
Maintain working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
Participate in developing a LEAN manufacturing culture.
Operate welding or non-welding equipment as assigned to meet customer demand.