MIG Welder- 1st Shift

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/ESST

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Structural Welder to set up and operate MIG welders for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. This role requires 0-3 years of welding experience and training/certifications, plus ability to read blueprints and move equipment safely.

Responsibilities include welding various metals, reading assembly drawings, and operating hoists, cranes, and forklifts. Candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs and passing a background check;

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Lift/carry up to 40 lbs regularly.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pre-employment background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up MIG standard and pulse welders, selecting gas ratios.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Work with sheet metal, tubes, channels, I-beams and plate steel.
• Position, align, and fit components using fixturing.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts per blueprints and specs.
• Use BOMs, assembly drawings, and solid models.
• Operate hoists, cranes, riggings, and forklifts to move equipment.
• Maintain shop inventory and cleanliness.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Shop safety

Material handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

As a Structural Welder, you'll be setting up and operating MIG standard and pulse welders to weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. This role requires 0-3 years of welding experience, as well as welding certifications or relevant training. In addition to welding, the Structural Welder will also be operating hoists, cranes, riggings, and forklifts to move equipment from one location to another. This role will also require regular use of assembly drawings, assembly instructions, solid models, bills of materials, and blueprints.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and set up MIG standard and pulse welders, selecting gas ratios
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Work with sheet metal, tube steel, channel, I-beam, and plate steel
• Position, align, and fit components together using fixturing
• Bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints and specifications
• Use engineering and manufacturing documents (bills of materials, assembly drawings, assembly instructions, and solid models)
• Operate hoists, cranes, riggings, and forklifts to move equipment from one location to another
• Maintain shop inventory and cleanliness

Skills and Qualifications

• 0-3 years of previous MIG welding experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs. regularly
• High school diploma OR equivalent (required)
• Pre-employment background check (required)
• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance