Aluminum Welder - Leeds, AL

Work180; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Work180 is seeking an Operator located in Leeds, Alabama, responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting various machines and equipment to produce high-quality products. Proficiency in MIG welding and the ability to read blueprints are essential for success in this role.

The ideal candidate must have mechanical aptitude, a dependable work ethic, and be able to perform physically demanding tasks safely. It’s a chance to join an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and technique of MIG welding.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Dependable with a good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust machines to ensure product quality.
• Weld steel and aluminum components to assemble structural forms.
• Perform various duties in the welding department.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Operating equipment

Tools

Handheld plasma cutter

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Overview

• Operator will be required to set‑up, operate, and adjust machines and equipment in order to produce a good quality product. Examples of machines and equipment are, but not limited to, electric welder, coil feeder, jib crane, welding fixtures, and other departmental equipment.
• Will be required to set‑up, operate, program, and troubleshoot (material handling, drilling, and welding) of other pieces of equipment in the welding process to achieve acceptable levels in productivity and quality.
• Operator will need to know how to operate an overhead crane, forklift, hand‑held grinder, and other department equipment.
• Responsible for welding steel and aluminum components to assemble structural forms.

A Day In The Life

• Knowledge and technique of MIG welding.
• Must have the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to regularly move, twist, bend, and crouch while working.
• Dependable with a good attendance record.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld assemblies to comply with the engineering standards.
• Experience with a handheld plasma cutter a plus.
• Will be required to perform various other duties in the department.

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 in regards to alignment, dimensions, and general inspection.
• Perform work involving close tolerances that require constant attention while making adjustments to perform properly.
• May be required to perform various other duties in the department, such as but not limited to, operate other welding equipment, use of various hand tools, and pieces of equipment designed for material handling. Follow all safety precautions, process procedures, and all supervisors instructions.
• Performing job safely while utilizing all personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.