Aluminum Welder - Leeds, AL

Hubbell Incorporated; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Machine Operator, where you'll be at the forefront of producing quality products through skilled welding and machine operation. This role involves setting up and troubleshooting various equipment, including electric welders and overhead cranes, while adhering to safety standards. Your expertise in MIG welding and blueprint reading will be essential as you align and fit fabricated components. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact critical infrastructure solutions. Embrace a rewarding career path with ample growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding and operating welding equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust machines to produce quality products.
• Weld steel and aluminum components to assemble structural forms.

Skills

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Material Handling

Tools

Electric Welders

Overhead Cranes

Forklifts

Hand-held Grinders

Handheld Plasma Cutters

Job description

Job Overview

• Operator will be required to set-up, operate, and adjust machines and equipment to produce a quality product. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, electric welders, coil feeders, jib cranes, welding fixtures, and other departmental equipment.
• Set-up, operate, program, and troubleshoot (material handling, drilling, welding) of equipment in the welding process to ensure productivity and quality standards are met.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, hand-held grinders, and other departmental equipment as needed.
• Responsible for welding steel and aluminum components to assemble structural forms.

A Day In The Life

• Knowledge and technique of MIG welding.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to move, twist, bend, and crouch regularly during work.
• Dependability and good attendance record.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld assemblies according to engineering standards.
• Experience with handheld plasma cutters is a plus.
• Perform various duties such as operating welding equipment, using hand tools, and handling materials, following safety precautions and supervisor instructions.

What Will Help You Thrive in This Role

• Layout, align, fit, and weld fabricated steel and aluminum components.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail regarding alignment, dimensions, and inspection.
• Perform work involving close tolerances, making adjustments as needed.
• Perform other departmental duties as required, following safety and process procedures.
• Work safely utilizing all personal protective equipment.

About Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions powering customers, communities, people, and the planet. We focus on grid modernization and electrification, enabling a reliable, resilient, and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888, we are a leading global manufacturer of electrical and utility solutions, supporting markets like data centers, renewables, commercial buildings, industrial, telecom, and transportation. Our commitment is to operate sustainably and ethically, fostering an inclusive culture for career growth. Our headquarters are in Shelton, CT, with a global presence.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

HUBBELL Utility Solutions (HUS) enables the grid to conduct, communicate, and control energy across utility applications, providing critical components for reliable energy transmission and distribution, and technologies for a smarter, more flexible grid.

Hubbell Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classes.