Welder - 1st Shift
About The Position
Quanex is seeking a Welder to join its team in Trumann, Arkansas. The role involves welding roof scuttles, sidewalk doors, and other primarily standard products in the Architectural product line. The welder reviews drawings, positions components, and welds steel or aluminum using standard procedures. The position operates a MIG welding machine and other power and hand tools, while meeting applicable safety, ISO 9001, quality, productivity, attendance, and housekeeping standards. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays and additional overtime as needed. The hourly wage is $19.00–$23.00, commensurate with experience; a welding test is part of the interview process.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience welding stainless steel and/or aluminum parts.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Availability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to move parts and completed units weighing up to 300 pounds ten feet to a table and then ten feet to an aisle.
- Ability to perform repeated bending and twisting and to stand for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Review drawings to verify unit dimensions and determine placement of hinges, locks, covers, frames, reinforcements, and other components.
- Move parts onto the table and position stiffeners, reinforcements, shoes, and other components for welding.
- Weld steel or aluminum components according to standard welding procedures.
- Move completed units to the designated area.
- Operate a MIG welding machine and use hammers, chisels, wire cutters, rulers, clamps, and other appropriate tools.
- Comply with safety requirements, plant safety rules, and applicable ISO 9001 standards.
- Meet quality-control and productivity standards, as well as attendance and punctuality requirements.
- Maintain assigned equipment and keep work areas clean in accordance with 5S standards.
- Safely move around the shop floor and perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential
- 401(k) with 5% company match, vested after two years
- Employee stock purchase plan with a 15% immediate return for participants
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition support for degree and continuing education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
