MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Generac Power Systems Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to 6%

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking skilled welders for 2nd shift in Colorado. The role requires ability to read blueprints, perform MIG/TIG and stick welding, and operate robotic welders across multiple products.

Wages start at Welder I $21.25/hr with a 13% shift premium and Welder II at $25.50/hr with a 13% shift premium; Welder III involves more advanced welding tasks. The company offers a quarterly bonus up to 6% based on site performance and key metrics, with overtime opportunities based

Qualifications

• Welder I requires high school diploma or certification; basic welding knowledge and ability to pass internal weld tests.
• Welder II requires 1 year of production welding experience; working towards apprenticeship or certification; crane certification.
• Welder III requires 2 years of production welding experience; root-cause problem-solving experience (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Welder I: follow safety rules and operate required welding equipment; support across products; train new employees; follow procedures; read engineering drawings.
• Welder II: perform MIG and SMAW welding; troubleshoot welding issues; operate and maintain welding tools.
• Welder III: weld complex components using MIG, TIG and stick; operate robotic welder; apply aluminum welding knowledge.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or Certification

Tools

Mig Welding Equipment

Tig Welding Equipment

Robotic Welder

Crane Certification

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ***Saturday Overtime based on business needs*** Starting Wage: Welder I - $21.25/hr + 13% shift premium Welder II - $25.50/hr + 13% shift premium

EARN MORE THAN JUST A PAYCHECK Enjoy the opportunity to earn a quarterly bonus of up to 6%, based on overall site performance and key success metrics.

Responsibilities

Welder I

• Comply with the company/site safety rules.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.
• Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Interpret and understand engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately execute welding tasks.
• Assist with robotic welder.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Welder II

• All Welder I responsibilities.
• Intermediate MIG (GMAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding.
• Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues efficiently.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining welding equipment and tools.

Welder III

• All Welder I & II responsibilities
• Understanding of aluminum alloys, their properties, and how they react to different welding processes.
• Proficient in various aluminum welding processes, such as TIG (GTAW).
• Weld complex components with MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Operate robotic welder.

Requirements

High school diploma or Certification.

Welder I

• Internal written and physical weld test.
• An understanding of welding fundamentals.
• Basic welding experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge of Mig Welding Equipment.
• Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.

Welder II

• 1 year of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test.
• Working towards apprenticeship or certification
• Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of Mig and Tig Welding Equipment.
• Crane Certification.

Welder III

• 2 years of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test.
• Experience in root cause problem-solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.