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Welder

Position: Welder

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, Frequent overtime on Fridays

Pay Rate: Starting at $18.50/hour, Full Benefits Package

Location: Jamestown, ND

 

Job Summary:

Welds and assembles metal pieces and products using wire-feed welding equipment. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Prepares, assembles and tack welds steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment.
  • Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
  • Operates pneumatic, electric, or manual overhead chain hoists to properly move heavy parts into position for final assembly.
  • Operates forklift to move machine parts to other locations of the assembly operation.
  • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
  • Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Dependable, motivated and self-starter.
  • Reads and understands blueprints and shop drawings, uses a square or combination square, straightedge ruler and tape measure.
  • Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

 

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes, and specifications preferred.
  • Welding or mechanical experience is preferred.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
  • Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
  • Must be able to see details at close range.
  • Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. 
  • Must be able to navigate facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, bending, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials. 
  • Wear and work in personnel protective equipment.

 

Work Environment:

  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
  • Noise level is moderate to loud.
  • Frequently exposed to airborne particles.
  • Exposure to heat/humidity during summer months.

 

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Profit sharing opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours
  • Paid holiday time of 80 hours
  • Dental insurance
  • Group Life, AD&D – 100% paid
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

 

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