Welder -Mig / Tig / Laser / Robotic

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in precision metal fabrication is seeking a Welding Lead to oversee and train a dedicated welding team. This role involves operating MIG and TIG welding equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring high-quality production standards. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including 100% paid medical coverage and profit sharing. Join a team that values safety, quality, and employee satisfaction, where your contributions will directly impact the success of projects and the well-being of your colleagues. If you have a passion for welding and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

401k retirement benefits with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Profit sharing

Yearly awards and team activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience required, with ability to train.
• Experience in a metal fabrication environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the welding team while ensuring safety and quality.
• Operate welding equipment and perform inspections on work.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Inspection Skills

Team Leadership

English Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding Equipment

Calipers

Tape Measures

Fanuc Robot Welders

Laser Welding Equipment

Sandblasting Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $25+ DOE

Buyken Metal Products

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Welding Lead

DEPARTMENT: Production

Location: 1216 4th Ave N. Kent, WA 98032

Hours: Full-time (6AM to 2:30PM, MF)

Open Date: Available now

Pay: DOE (Typical $28+) + 100% paid medical + quarterly profit sharing

Environment: In-doors, heated shop

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to the VP of OPS

• Lead welder directing and training the welding team
• Operate welding equipment, MIG & TIG on production parts
• Reading blueprints and drawings and taking measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determining the appropriate welding equipment and settings
• Setting up components for welding according to specifications
• Follow specific work instructions for each task
• Keep accurate record of production and properly document your work.
• Capable of inspecting parts using calipers and tape measures as needed
• Perform in-process inspection on your work

Is courteous, personable and respectful of all fellow employees.

Works to keep self and fellow company employees safe and out of harm's way.

Ensures housekeeping and daily PM activities are being performed on machines.

Correctly accounts for quantity of pieces made and for clocking in and out of work centers correctly.

Competency Requirements:

• 5+ years welding experience (can train)
• 5+ years hands-on experience in a metal fabrication environment.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
• Must have reliable transportation to be at work on time every day.
• Must be able to record information required on shop traveler.
• Must be able to read at arm's length customers' drawings, work instructions, and procedures in English.
• Experience with Fanuc robot welders a plus.
• Experience with Laser welding a plus.
• Experience with sandblasting a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand and move around continuously for up to 10hrs/day.
• Must be able to lift thirty pounds without assistance and have full physical capability of all limbs.

Benefits Offered:

• 100% of medical, dental, vision are covered for the employee.
• Buyken pays part of your yearly max deductible.
• 401k retirement benefits with company match.
• Safe-harbor investment.
• Tuition reimbursement program and extensive training opportunities.
• No-limit profit sharing.
• Yearly awards, BBQs and other activities to foster team morale.
• Clean, well-lit heated shop. No outside work is performed.

Our long tenure and near zero turnover is a testament to doing what is right for our employees.

Buyken Metal Products is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on marital status, veteran status or any other protected status.

Company Overview:

Buyken is a precision metal fabrication company that has been around since 1939. We have a dedicated team of experienced people with the common goal of creating the highest quality manufacturing solutions to meet our customers' growing and changing needs. We stand by a few mantras: Do what is right for our customers, employees and community. Even though we are an old established company, we have a start-up mentality and are growing our customer base rapidly by focusing on our customer and expanding our Quality control certifications to include aerospace work recently.