Welder

Pay: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

Description
The Welder is responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding metal components and assemblies according to specifications, drawings, and quality standards. This role plays a critical part in producing high-quality products that meet customer expectations for safety, performance, and appearance. Welders are expected to work as Team Members, contributing to a safe, efficient, and continuously improving manufacturing environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Abide by the company’s Quality Management System
Prioritize customer satisfaction and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Protect the company’s assets, reputation, goodwill, and marketplace stature at all costs
Essential Functions:
This position will perform the below listed duties consistently, accurately, timely, safely, and at the lowest feasible cost:
Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and specifications
Perform welding operations using appropriate processes (MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, or Stick, as applicable)
Fit, tack, and weld metal parts and assemblies to required tolerances
Inspect welds for quality, strength, and appearance; correct defects as needed
Use hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and measuring instruments
Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S principles
Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE usage
Participate in continuous improvement, kaizen activities, and problem-solving
Accurately complete required production and quality documentation
Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality, and fellow Team Members
Perform other duties as assigned to support production needs
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Prior welding or fabrication experience preferred (manufacturing environment a plus)
Welding certification(s) preferred but not required (training may be provided)
High school diploma or GED preferred
Basic computer, email, and web skills
Ability to complete electronic documentation and training modules
Required Skills & Competencies:
Strong attention to detail and pride of workmanship
Mechanical aptitude and ability to visualize finished assemblies
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Willingness to learn and improve skills continuously
Core Values:
Teamwork – Give more than you take
Excellence – Strive to win at what we do
Integrity – Do what’s right, even when it’s hard
Respect – Treat others as you want to be treated
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods (up to 10 hours/day)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required
Good vision, depth perception, and ability to work with precision
Mental Requirements:
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Read, speak, and write English clearly
Convey information effectively and judge distances, shapes, and fits
Required Reading/Development
XLT Quality Manual
Toyota Talent
Kaizen Revolution
The Little Big Things
How to Win Friends and Influence People
2 Second Lean
The above statements are intended to describe the essential responsibilities of persons assigned to this role. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements.