Boat Trailer Welder

Bass Pro, LLC; Flippin (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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 is seeking an Advanced Welder to join its welding team in Arkansas. The role involves welding, cutting and brazing metal parts, using pneumatic grinding and hand welding tools, while ensuring quality and precision.

You will read and interpret drawings, select proper tools, and perform fabrication tasks with attention to heat, distortion and material integrity. Commitment to safety and equipment maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding certification from a technical college or trade school preferred.
• 1 year welding experience at a similar facility preferred; apprenticeship or in‑company program completed.

Responsibilities

• Plans work order procedures and gathers required tools and materials.
• Repairs and fabricates items using cutting, burning and welding techniques.
• Monitors welding process to prevent overheating, warping, or splatter.
• Prepares and tack welds parts and surfaces.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and work area.
• Notifies supervisor of faulty equipment or materials.

Skills

Welding expertise

Blueprint reading

Math for welds

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Welding certification (Technical College/Trade School)

Tools

Welding machines

Cutting tools

Job description

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!

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

White River Marine Group