2nd Shift MIG Welder — Blueprinted Metal Fabrication

Mazak Corporation Canada; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Corporation Canada is seeking a skilled welder to lay out, weld, and finish sheet metal parts according to engineering drawings. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting parts, welding to precise tolerances, and assembling fixtures for welding operations.

Responsibilities include setting up MIG equipment, operating an overhead crane, grinding and finishing parts for painting, and maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training preferred.
• MIG welding experience and blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with metric system and weld shrinkage factors.
• Autobody sanding experience is a plus.
• Must pass entry-level test administered by Mazak.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, welding prints and drawings.
• Weld parts to tolerances and align parts from laser cutting/press brake operations.
• Modify or redesign parts as needed.
• Sand, grind, buff, taper and cap fabricated parts per drawings.
• Design and build fixtures/jigs for welding and assembly.
• Set up and run MIG welding machines.
• Operate overhead crane and use hand tools (saws, shears, drills, grinders).
• Prepare fabricated parts for painting and visually inspect before coating.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Metric system knowledge

Autobody sanding

Weld shrinkage factors

Welding techniques

Mazak entry test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Overhead crane

Saws/Grinders/Drills

Job description

Mazak Corporation Canada is seeking a skilled welder to lay out, weld, and finish sheet metal parts according to engineering drawings. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting parts, welding to precise tolerances, and assembling fixtures for welding operations.

Responsibilities include setting up MIG equipment, operating an overhead crane, grinding and finishing parts for painting, and maintaining a clean work area.