Welder - 1st Shift

ZipRecruiter; Winslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a Welder in Winslow. The role involves performing welding tasks for aluminum trailers, reading blueprints, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have previous welding experience, the ability to work quickly while maintaining safety, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Previous welding experience and ability to read a tape measure.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful.
• Prior welding experience with aluminum or steel is desired.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow blueprints and work orders.
• Weld different facets of aluminum trailers.
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational abilities

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm

Location: Winslow, Maine

Position Summary:

The Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks involved in the construction of trailer base frames, walls, roofs, doors, ramps, and gates for various aluminum-framed trailers. This includes measuring, cutting, and welding of aluminum trailer components.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows blueprints and work orders, ensuring a quality product that meets customer demands.
• Welds different facets of aluminum trailers, including but not limited to: tacking, clamping, and welding with proper bead size on bases and cages by the work order; ensures the quality of welds for structural integrity.
• Obtains raw materials from the Material Handlers.
• Buff out rough edges using a hand-held power grinder.
• Notifies supervisor of any mechanical or material issues, including but not limited to, defects in material, damage to the trailer, and deviations from the work order.
• Ensures that the finished product meets quality expectations. Strives for the highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of “good enough is never good enough”.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area; works to minimize scrap, places unused material back in the appropriate area, and disposes of waste appropriately.
• Follows all safety procedures, wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately reports any accidents or near misses to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• Minimum: previous welding experience and ability to read a tape measure.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is helpful
• Prior welding experience with aluminum or steel is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to work quickly without sacrificing quality or safety
• Must have a keen understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to measure and cut accurately
• Must possess the ability to creatively think and solve problems
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance