Mig Welder - 2nd shift

PlayCore; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled MIG Welders to join their team in Fort Payne. This role involves interpreting blueprints, ensuring quality welds, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the physical stamina to excel in this hands-on position. Join a company that values quality and integrity, and contribute to the production of high-standard parts that meet customer expectations. If you are ready to take on the challenge and work in a supportive team atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of manufacturing experience in MIG welding preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and produce parts within specified tolerances.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to safety guidelines.

Skills

MIG Welding

Blueprint Interpretation

Problem-Solving

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Education

Manufacturing Experience

Tools

MIG Welder

Tape Measure

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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Company: Southern Fulfillment Center

Job Location: Fort Payne, AL

Work Setting: In-Person

Shift: 2nd Shift begins at 3:30pm (8 & 10 hour shifts available)

Summary

Mig Welders should be able to interpret blueprints and plan welding requirements accordingly. You should be able to measure, cut, and join metal components as per the specifications of the blueprints. You need to clean the work area before and after work completion. Welder will need to always adhere to the safety guidelines. As a MIG Welder, you should ensure that the final outcome matches the quality and industry standards. Also, you should have good physical and mental stamina. In addition to this, you should be detail-oriented and have good problem-solving abilities. Your ability to meet deadlines and work in extreme weather conditions will be advantageous.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes the Company's mission and values-based culture through welding a quality part to be painted and/or shipped to customer.
• Manage the daily workflow of the MIG welder and production of customer orders.
• Safety: Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations by all employees.
• Quality: interpret blueprints and make part within the tolerance.
• All welds need to be watertight and pass our quality inspection.
• Productivity: Produce parts by the order on LMS; Maintain utilization specified by supervisor.
• Coordinate with Material Handler for the next fixture and material(s) needed.
• Report any discrepancy to QA and Supervisor.
• View blueprints and claim daily production into LMS.
• Dexterity: Employee would work with their hands, and need to be able to lift or hold heavy items.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, or Lead.
  
  

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation
  
  

Education and/or Experience

• Prefer a minimum of one year manufacturing experience MIG welding.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  
  

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills to pull up and view blueprints and view and claim shop orders.
  
  

Other Skills

• Ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to set up and operate MIG welder.
• Must be able to pass Quality Assurance's internal test requirements for light wall, heavy wall and standard wall galvanized steel coded material.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.
  
  

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.