Welder

Job Description

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