MIG Welder | Production Pro, Blueprint Reading, Team Player

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Welder to set up, operate, and maintain MIG welding equipment to build components to Virnig quality standards in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Pay is $25.50 per hour, with hours 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; basic math skills required.
• Minimum 1-year experience in welding and/or equivalent field or completion of trade school course required.
• Forklift and hoist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate welder to weld various component parts and sub-weldments.
• Utilize hand tools, fixtures, and clamps for small welding applications.
• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions, standing for long periods.
• Monitor the fit up and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts that cause warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Pull all prints and verify that attachments/weldments are correct.
• Hit daily production numbers set by the schedule.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and notify supervisors when necessary.
• Perform daily and weekly equipment maintenance to ensure good working condition.
• Ensure all safety policies are followed, wear personal protective equipment.
• Participate in proper ergonomic practices as designed of this position.
• Maintain a clean and organized area/work station.
• Work as a team-member to aid all shifts and support personnel to operate to departmental standards including quality and productivity goals.
• Responsible to inform leads(s) of any concerns that arise.
• Be cooperative, positive, and respectful with management, leads, coworkers and team.
• Assist in other areas as needed, other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school completion preferred

Tools

Forklift

Hoist

Job description

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Welder to set up, operate, and maintain MIG welding equipment to build components to Virnig quality standards in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Pay is $25.50 per hour, with hours 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and overtime as needed.