MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to 6%

Shift premium 13%

Overtime on Saturdays

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is hiring for 2nd shift welders (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) with Saturday overtime as needed. Starting wages include Welder I at $21.25/hr plus 13% shift premium and Welder II at $25.50/hr plus 13% shift premium.

The role offers a quarterly bonus up to 6% based on site performance. Welders will read drawings, operate MIG/TIG/SMAW, and support robotics while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certification required.
• Basic welding experience and/or training.
• Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.
• Crane certification preferred for Welder II/III.

Responsibilities

• Welder I: comply with safety rules; perform safe operation of equipment; flex across products to support needs; provide training to new employees.
• Welder II: perform intermediate MIG and SMAW welding; troubleshoot welding issues; operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Welder III: oversee advanced welding including TIG; weld complex components; operate robotic welder.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Robotic welding support

Welding fundamentals

Education

High school diploma or Certification

Tools

Mig Welding Equipment

Tig Welding Equipment

Crane Certification

Job description

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.”