Advanced Aluminum Welder

Bass Pro Shops; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops' White River Marine Plant in Flippin, AR seeks an Advanced Aluminum Welder to join our team. You will weld, cut, and braze aluminum components, read specs, and ensure precise fabrication.

This role requires a high school diploma, welding certification, and at least 1 year of welding experience; apprenticeship preferred. You will operate pneumatic grinders and hand welders, monitor heat, and maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or equivalent
• Welding certification from a Technical College or Trade School required
• 1 year welding experience at a similar facility preferred
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or in-company training program required

Responsibilities

• Plan details of work orders; gather tools and materials per job specs
• Repair and fabricate items using cutting, burning, and welding techniques
• Monitor welding, burning and fitting to prevent overheating, warping, or splatter
• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded
• Maintain, organize and clean equipment and work area
• Notify supervisor of faulty equipment or materials

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Math for welding

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Welding certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Pneumatic grinding tools

Job description

## Advanced Aluminum WelderApply: Flippin, AR (White River Marine Plant): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R270183***POSITION SUMMARY:***The Advanced Welder welds, cuts, and brazes metal pieces and products by using pneumatic grinding and hand welding equipment.***ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**** Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.* Repairs and fabricates various items using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.* Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, splatter, or shrinkage.* Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.* Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.* Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.* ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED***EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:**** Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent* Certificate(s) or License(s): Welding certification from Technical College or Trade School* Years of experience: 1 year welding experience at similar facility preferred. A minimum of 6 month in role as Entry Welder at current facility. Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company training program required***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:**** Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.* Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.* Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.* Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.***TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**** N/A***PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**** Regular walking, standing the lifting up to 50lbs* Occasional sitting* Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.* Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.* Must be able to see details at close range.* Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.***INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT***:* Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.**Full Time Benefits Summary:** Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!* Medical* Dental* Vision* Health Savings Account* Flexible Spending Account* Voluntary benefits* 401k Retirement Savings* Paid holidays* Paid vacation* Paid sick time* Bass Pro Cares Fund* And more!