1st Shift Welder

Chatsworth Products; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Profit sharing

Job summary

Chatsworth Products in Georgetown, TX is seeking an experienced Welder for the 1st shift to assemble metal cabinets. You will set up and operate gas and electric welding equipment, read blueprints, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity.

This role offers a unique Employee Owner benefit program and requires ability to work extended hours as production demands.

Qualifications

• Must pass welding test.
• Ability to read blueprints and specs.
• Willingness to work extended hours/weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with sheet metal welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment for metal cabinets.
• Plan procedures and material requirements.
• Weld sheet metal in various positions.
• Read blueprints and production schedules.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Cutting torch

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Location: Georgetown Plant - Georgetown, TX 78626
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: First Shift

Job Overview

If you’ve ever wondered what owning your own business is like, ask an Employee Owner of ChatGPT Products (CPI). Become one! CPI currently needs a Welder at its Georgetown, TX location for the 1st shift. As a CPI Welder, you will play a key role in building the physical infrastructure that powers, protects and secures the world’s digital technology. Your daily duties will include setting up and operating gas and electric welding equipment used in the manufacturing of metal cabinets under direct supervision, and meeting safety, quality and productivity expectations.

Essential Functions

1. Under supervision, set up and operate different types of equipment used to weld metal cabinets and related products.
2. Plan details of working procedures, tools, and material requirements.
3. Weld sheet metal using different welding positions (flat, overhead, vertical, etc.).
4. Clean and prepare surfaces (including sanding) to be welded.
5. Use cutting torch equipment to dismantle assemblies and cut material to size and shape.
6. Build up worn or defective surfaces.
7. Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
8. Work from blueprints, engineering specifications and production schedules.
9. Upon completion of welding operations, assist other areas as needed.

Additional Functions

• Continuously maintain a clean work area. Dispose of trash and production scrap. Assist in cleaning common areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications – Core Competencies

• Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust – Adhere and act in line with CPI core values.
• Functional/Technical Skills – Possess a high level of skill, knowledge and ability in the assigned functional area.
• Safety – Comply with company safety rules and regulations. Take a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Give high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Interpersonal Skills – Use diplomacy and tact. Use collaborative skills.
• Action Oriented & Adaptability – Take initiative; act promptly; be proactive.
• Ownership & Accountability – Proactively model, guard and demonstrate all of CPI’s core values.

Technical Competencies

• High school or equivalent education preferred.
• Production welding with sheet metal experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate the capability of welding sheet metal products by passing a welding test.
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Basic reading, writing and numerical ability.
• Proficient in using measuring devices as required for product inspection.
• Available and willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as production demands dictate.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Knowledgeable of safe operating rules and procedures and demonstrate competence through written and practical application.
• Must wear all required personal protective equipment, especially eye protection due to the considerable glare emitted from work.
• Work involves:
  • Varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be considerable.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasional pushing/pulling of carts with loaded material.
  • Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when lifting, carrying, and manipulating lengthy materials (e.g., 10’).
  • Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, and working on structures of varying height and length.
  • Frequent elbow/wrist movement while grasping parts and finished assembly.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Work area must be carefully enclosed to prevent injury to others from sparks and flying chips.

Employee Owner Benefits

As a CPI Welder, you will enjoy the unique benefits of becoming a CPI Employee Owner. These include an equal share and stake in the company’s success and revenue—whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares, or a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they’re valued, respected and trusted to help guide the company’s future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled