Lead Welder - Nights

Deshazo Crane Co; Winchester (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in custom-built crane manufacturing is looking for a Lead Welder for the night shift. The Welder Leader will oversee a welding team, ensuring quality production while adhering to safety regulations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401k plan with match

Company-paid short term disability insurance

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and personal leave time

Tool purchase program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in welding is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to read engineering drawings.
• Willing to train on day shift before transitioning to nights.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the welding team and ensure production schedules are met.
• Prepare and set up necessary tools for welding jobs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• report fabrication issues and assist with resolutions.

Skills

MIG/GMAW or SAW welding

Blueprint reading

Fabricated assemblies

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

AWS certification

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Position: Lead Welder

Shift: Nights (4:00pm - 2:30am, plus OT)

Sign On Bonuses for all hourly Manufacturing Personnel!**

Starting Pay: $25.00/hr +. Starting pay is based on experience and skills evaluations. $3.00 Shift Differential for night personnel.

WHO ARE WE?

DeSHAZO is a leader in the Overhead Bridge Crane design and manufacturing industry, renowned for creating custom-built cranes that excel in reliability and boast an extended service life. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in the meticulous fabrication and welding of highly engineered structures, adhering to rigorous national standards. Notably, our fully equipped facility stands out not only for its machining expertise but also for housing a fully equipped electrical facility dedicated to the design and construction of electrical components. With a state-of-the-art machining facility producing precision parts held to close tolerances, DeSHAZO has solidified its position as a dominant force in the Overhead Crane Industry.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Welder Leader is responsible for using MIG welding equipment to manufacture parts and assemblies as required, meeting defined production schedules. The Welder Leader supervises the welding team during shifts.

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares and sets up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
• Arranges parts for welding and staging processes.
• Builds welded assemblies for new products and changes to existing products per engineering documents and established production standards.
• Reports fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Participates in and attends cross functional meetings as required.
• Coordinates, leads, and communicates effectively with the welding team.
• Supports the Quality Assurance department with respect to jig & fixture evaluation.
• Ensures compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Operates other necessary equipment and performs tasks necessary to complete parts to specifications.
• Performs additional duties as required.
  
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• All candidates must be willing and able to train on day shift prior to transitioning to designated offered shift.
• Must have MIG/GMAW or SAW welding experience and ability to read blueprints.
• 2-3 years of experience in welding and/or completion of a welding course or AWS certification.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of fabricated assemblies, welding procedures, and inspections of components.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand/walk 95% of the work day.
• Lift up to 50 pounds with assistance from overhead cranes or co-workers.
• Twist, reach and bend frequently.
• Possess hand/eye coordination and bilateral dexterity (gross and fine).
• Possess depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Possess the ability to hear.
• Possess the ability to ascend and descend a ladder.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subject to standing on hard surfaces up to 12 hours per day.
• Exposure to hot and cold conditions, noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery.
  
  
  

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with match
• Company-paid short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance available
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Additional life insurance available
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and personal leave time
• Tool purchase program
• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
• Competitive pay
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

Deshazo’s Mission: Deshazo is committed to elevating our clients’ business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.

New DeSHAZO Direct & Contract Hires Sign-On Bonus $1000/year possible

All listed amounts are net pay & available to hourly manufacturing personnel only.

• $150 2 weeks employed*
• $350 6 months employed**
• $500 12 months employed**
• Requires zero (0) tardies or unexcused absences allowed during this time period.
• Associate must not receive any progressive discipline per the Employee Handbook.

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