MIG Welder 3rd Shift

WireCrafters LLC.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WireCrafters, LLC is seeking welders to assemble metal panels by welding components per specifications. The role operates on a 3rd shift from 8:15 pm to 6:45 am, Monday through Thursday, with some overtime on Fridays.

Starting pay is $22.50 per hour, with quarterly raises to reach $33.46 within 2.5 years and annual COL raises after top-out. Benefits become available after 90 days and include Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, 401(k) with matching, and Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience required.
• Able to read standard tape measure.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High School Diploma or GED requested.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components together into various size metal panels.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring cleanliness.
• Grind off excess weld and rough spots with grinders.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available to meet daily productivity goals.
• Notify supervisor of faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

MIG welding

Tape measure

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

HS diploma/GED

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MIG Welder

Grinder

Hand Drill

Measuring tape

Job description

Description

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and other related material handling products. Privately owned, WireCrafters has a reputation in the industry for its commitment to legendary customer service, rewarding work for associates, and producing the very best quality products.

Learn more about WireCrafters at www.wirecrafters.com.

Starting pay is $22.50 per hour. Regular quarterly raises from 3 months until top out pay of $33.46 is reached in 2.5 years. Once at top out pay, employees will receive an annual cost of living raise.

3rd shift hours are 8:15 pm – 6:45 am M-Th (some overtime on Friday)

After 90 days you will be eligible for benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off

GENERAL SUMMARY

Weld metal components together into various size metal panels in accordance with set specifications, tolerances and requirements to produce high quality woven wire products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

• Read and interpret standard production drawings and job specifications.
• Weld metal components together into various size metal panels.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Grind off excess weld and/or rough spots using portable grinders.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Assure that all materials and supplies are available as needed in order to promote maximum efficiency for each work process and meet set productivity goals each day.
• Detect and notify supervisor of faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manufacturing facility/ warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Non-temperature regulated facility.
• Constant material transport via fork lift throughout facility.
• 10 hour work days – 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday).
• Mandatory overtime depending on operation schedule.
• Work alone or with other co-workers.
• Steady pace with set productivity goals to be met each day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constant standing, bending, and stooping.
• Frequent reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Exerting 50 lbs to 60 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 20 lbs to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent precisely coordinated movements of the fingers and hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble components.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

• MIG Welder
• Grinder
• Hand Drill
• Standard Measuring Tape
• Other Various Hand Tools
• Personal Protective Equipment

Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• MIG welding experience.
• Able to read standard tape measure.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High School Diploma or GED