Aluminum Welder

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Educational Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group is seeking a Regular Employee for hourly welding work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires AWS 3G/4G welding, blueprint reading, and the ability to fabricate components from raw stock.

You will support lean initiatives and work cross-functionally with engineering, materials, and purchasing to resolve issues. The position emphasizes strong attention to detail, attendance, and a positive, self-motivated attitude, with opportunities to develop skills on

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• AWS Certification preferred.
• Must pass welding certification tests in AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.
• Previous experience and/or certifications preferred.
• Must understand AWS welding symbols.
• Must be able to Mig or Tig weld steel, stainless, and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Use welding skills (AWS 3G/4G) to rework cab and components.
• Weld according to blueprints and instructions.
• Read and follow detailed drawings and operator instructions.
• Fabricate components from raw stock.
• Aim for production goals and maintain a clean, safe area.
• Lead/participate in lean events and support 5S.

Skills

Welding AWS 3G/4G

Blueprint reading

Lean events

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

AS/400

Welding equipment

Job description

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $22.00 - 30.00

What you’ll do:

• · Use modification and welding (minimum AWS 3G/4G level) skills to rework cab and other components
• · Perform welding (AWS 3G/4G) according to blueprints
• · Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete welding in the assigned area
• · Fabricate components from raw stock
• · Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc.
• · Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area
• · Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• · Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
• · Meet production goals
• · Maintain a clean and safe work area
• · Initiate process improvements
• · Support 5S in work area
• · Lead/perform lean events
• · Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
• · Solve complex problems with minimal assistance

What you need to be successful:

• ·HS Diploma or GED required
• ·AWS Certification preferred
• ·Excellent attendance
• ·Positive attitude
• ·Strong and consistent attention to detail
• ·Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• ·Team oriented
• ·Basic computer skills are required
• ·Must be able to pass the required welding certification test in the following AWS material sections: D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.
• ·Previous experience and/or certifications preferred
• ·Must understand AWS welding symbols
• ·Must be able to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines
• ·Must be able to Migor Tig weld steel, stainless, and aluminum as needed

Willing to:

• ·Learn and rotate within various weldareas
• ·Wear PPE respirators for an extended amount of time
• ·Improve self/area/company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
• ·Develop a working knowledge ofthe company’ssystems (example: AS/400)

Able to:

• ·Read and comprehend blueprints including weld specifications
• ·Work overtime on short notice

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

T he Aebi Schmidt Group is aglobal leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean andsafe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA, we areproud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically foryour unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional varietyof equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, andagricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows,we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforceis committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutionsthat improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi SchmidtGroup is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. Webelieve in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enableefficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of asnowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airportrunways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a customsolution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw atyou.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail] .

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