1st Shift Welder

Snap-On Tools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenger Lifts, Inc., a division of Snap-on, is seeking a MIG welder to manufacture automotive lifts and lift components. Starting pay is $20.19/hr with an attendance incentive. Shifts run 5:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and every other Friday, emphasizing safety and quality.

The role involves welding components, placing parts on the paint line, and operating a forklift as needed, along with supporting 6S initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• MIG welding certification in the horizontal position.
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving and process understanding.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld components for automotive lifts.
• Place components on paint line.
• Drive forklift when needed.
• Support 6S initiatives with safety focus.
• Contribute to process improvements for safety and efficiency.
• Assist in assembly and fabrication as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Tape measure

Blueprint reading

Communication

Process understanding

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Lifting ability

Job description

Overview

Challenger Lifts, Inc., a division of Snap-on is seeking a candidate that would be responsible to mig weld automotive lifts and lift components as assigned by the Production Supervisor. Starts out at $20.19/hr and attendance incentive. Hours are 5:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and every other Friday.

Responsibilities

• Mig weld components for automotive lifts
• Place components on paint line
• Drive forklift when needed
• Assist in implementation of 6S initiatives and activities with an emphasis on safety
• Suggests and assists in process improvements which assures safety, quality and efficiency is built into the process
• Assist in assembly and fabrication processes as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to be certified in mig welding in the horizontal position
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Basic blueprint reading
• Excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Strong understanding of process interaction
• Strong problem solving skills
• Understanding general manufacturing
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work extended hours
• Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 pounds
• Align with the Snap-on mission statement
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes; Hi-Vis Vest, Steel Toe Shoes, Safety Glasses or Prescription Safety Glasses (If Applicable), Gloves (If Applicable), and Ear Plugs (If Applicable).
• Must adhere to safety guidelines