MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

XL Specialized Trailers; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Manchester, Iowa, is looking for a skilled assembler responsible for welding and assembling metal components according to specifications. Candidates should have a high school diploma, one year of welding experience, and the ability to read blueprints. Safety compliance and attention to detail are essential in maintaining a clean working environment. This role may require overtime including Saturdays.

Qualifications

• 1 year welding experience required.
• Ability to work overtime including Saturdays.
• Basic understanding of shop math necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products using welding and cutting equipment.
• Read and interpret assembly instructions and blueprints.
• Document production and quality forms.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welder

Overhead crane

Job description

Position Description

General Summary:

As a valued member of the XL Specialized Trailers team, this job is responsible for assembling products using hand-held welding and flame-cutting equipment to join metal components following assembly instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprints specifications and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies with hand-held welding equipment.
• Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment.
• Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe work habits.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed components; conducting a self-inspection.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following operating procedures.
• Document actions by completing production, quality and time forms.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Wear proper personal protective equipment.
• Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year welding experience
• Proven ability to weld using MIG hand-held welder
• Basic understand of Shop Math
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specification.
• Ability to work overtime as required including Saturdays.

XL Specialized Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran