1st Shift Structural Welder — Growth & Benefits

Tate; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Advocate

401k

Legal insurance

Disability insurance

Theft insurance

Job summary

Tate Inc. in Pocahontas, AR is seeking a Structural Welder with at least 2 years of experience to perform measurements, cutting, and assembly of metal products. You will read blueprints, select materials, prepare surfaces, set gas ratios, and inspect welds to ensure strength.

The role requires teamwork, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. AWS certification is a plus, and Tate offers a comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certification a plus
• 2+ years’ experience in structural welding.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be detail oriented, efficient, and able to work under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions when furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.

Responsibilities

• Selects, measures, cuts, and joins appropriate metals to specifications.
• Prepares metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Interprets specifications and blueprints accurately.
• Regularly cleans and inspects welding equipment and tools.
• Determines correct gas ratios.
• Tests the strength of joins during and after project completion.
• Diagnoses issues and troubleshoots as required.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor as production needs require.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Skills

Structural welding

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Dial indicator

Feeler gauges

Job description

Tate Inc. in Pocahontas, AR is seeking a Structural Welder with at least 2 years of experience to perform measurements, cutting, and assembly of metal products. You will read blueprints, select materials, prepare surfaces, set gas ratios, and inspect welds to ensure strength.

The role requires teamwork, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. AWS certification is a plus, and Tate offers a comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.