Job Description

Production Welder I

Job Title: Production Welder I

Shifts:

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• Night Shift: 9:00 PM-6:00 AM, Sunday-Thursday

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• And more!

About the Position:

We are looking for a Welder I to join our team. As a Welder I, you will be responsible for welding components used to build Ditch Witch equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Read information from blueprints, technical manuals, or other documents.
• Set up fixtures and mount parts for mechanical assembly, using hand and air tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.
• Use a hoist to lift and position large components and completed weldments.
• Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding equipment.
• Remove components from fixtures, clean and check them for quality, and correct any errors or deficiencies.
• Use a computer to check part location, inventory, routing, and record inventory transactions.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous MIG welding experience OR completion of a formal welding training program.
• Ability to pass required entry-level plate test for production welding.
• Mechanical skills and experience using hand and air-powered tools.
• Basic reading, clerical, and math skills.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing plant conditions with variable temperature, humidity, noise, and dirt.
• Use of personal protective equipment including welding hood, gloves, safety glasses, face shields, and hearing protection.
• Physical hazards such as vehicle and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, electrical arc-welding equipment, and materials handling.
• Working with hazardous materials, including solvents, oils, grease, and pressurized gases.

Essential Physical Functions:

This job requires medium physical demands, including:

• Handling items weighing over 60 pounds from floor to knuckle.
• Pulling or pushing items up to 50 pounds.
• Handling items up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder.
• Handling items up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead.
• Frequent walking, twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Continuous walking.
• Occasional sitting and elevated work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Response:

Thank you for your interest in the Production Welder I position. We appreciate your application and would like to provide you with more information about the role:

• Job Title: Production Welder I
• Shifts: Day Shift: 6:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday; Night Shift: 9:00 PM-6:00 AM, Sunday-Thursday
• What We Offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
• About the Position: As a Welder I, you will be responsible for welding components used to build Ditch Witch equipment.
• Responsibilities: Reading blueprints and technical manuals, setting up fixtures, using hand and air tools, operating welding equipment, and conducting quality checks.
• Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, MIG welding experience or completion of a formal welding training program, mechanical skills, and basic reading, clerical, and math skills.
• Work Environment: Manufacturing plant conditions, personal protective equipment required, physical hazards, and working with hazardous materials.
• Essential Physical Functions: Medium physical demands, including handling heavy items, walking, bending, and occasional sitting and elevated work.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in the position, please submit your application through our online portal. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially working with you in the future.

Thank you,

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