Auto Weld Operator 1 - Afternoon Shift

MacLean Power Systems; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems, headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is a leading manufacturer of engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. We are seeking an Auto Weld Operator 1 to join our manufacturing team and contribute to high-quality welds.

Under supervision, you will weld metal components, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in welding or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or templates is beneficial.
• Willingness to perform duties under supervision and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components and parts using gas welders and hand tools.
• Use electrical currents to bond metals.
• Plan work by interpreting blueprints, procedures, and templates.
• Observe welded surfaces to ensure quality and conformance to specifications.
• Move fixtures and equipment as required to complete jobs.
• Complete all documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards and safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Skills

Interpret work instructions

Follow written and verbal directions

Verbal and written communication

Technical expertise

Planning skills

Detail oriented

Manual dexterity

Vision

Vision tests

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Auto Weld Operator 1 - 2720

Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond.

Job Duties

• Weld metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders, gas torches and hand tools
• Use electrical currents to create heat and bond metals
• Plan work by interpreting blueprints, technical procedures and templates
• Observe tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
• Move fixtures and equipment as required to accomplish various jobs
• Complete all documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• 0 to 2 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Technical expertise
• Planning skills
• Detail oriented
• Manual dexterity
• Vision
• Ability to successfully pass required vision tests

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.