Forge Welder Machine Operator

Automation Personnel Services; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forge Welder Machine Operator to join their dynamic team in Channelview, TX. This role involves operating advanced welding machinery to manufacture high-quality bar grating, ensuring safety and efficiency in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding processes, quality assurance, and machine operation. With a focus on teamwork and production excellence, this position offers a pathway to a rewarding career in a supportive and innovative workplace. If you are passionate about welding and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a world-class manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of welding processes and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a multi-stage electro-forge welding line to manufacture bar grating.
• Perform quality checks and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with the team to maximize production efficiency.

Skills

Welding Processes

Quality Assurance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Measurement Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Computer Programs

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Management Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School or Equivalent Degree

Job description

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Welding Job Number: 45433379 Pay Rate: $23-33 / hour

Job Description

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an experienced Forge Welder Machine Operator for a company based in Channelview, TX. The skilled professional will manufacture bar grating by operating a complex multi-stage electro-forge welding line that processes and welds steel coils and wire into grating panels.

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, some Saturdays - 2nd and 3rd shift available.

Forge Welder Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Possess a safety mindset and proactively identify potential safety issues.
• Collaborate with a team of individuals to maximize the production of welded bar grating.
• Perform quality checks on welds and ensure dimensional accuracy of the grating panels.
• Make necessary adjustments to the panel welder to correct any quality defects.
• Provide input to supervision regarding machine performance, throughput, raw material needs, and maintenance issues.
• Determine optimum machine settings and make machine adjustments to achieve maximum output and maintain established quality and safety standards.
• Complete weekly maintenance on the mat welder to ensure uninterrupted operation and top-tier quality.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned and necessary for successful completion of duties.

Forge Welder Machine Operator Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Trade School or equivalent degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a world-class manufacturing environment.
• Understand welding processes, methods, and quality assurance of welds.
• Possess a basic understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and related simple troubleshooting.
• Be able to use and understand basic measurement tools.
• Be able to use hand and power tools and can work well with them.
• Must be comfortable with using computer programs and applications.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and management skills are essential for this role. Physical demands: Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. (assessment will be administered in office).

Job Type
Full-time, Temp to Hire

Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance
• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)
• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to [e-mail], or call us at 832.572.3000 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:

Automation Personnel Services Baytown Branch
4748 East Freeway
Baytown, TX 77521

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award from 2019-2024, and the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award from 2016-2024. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association and was named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For 2022 by CIO Views Magazine.

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