MIG Welder – Sign-On Bonus & Precision Quality

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) is seeking an entry-level welder in the Bedford, United States area. You will read blueprints, set up welding equipment, and prepare materials for welding to fabricate components.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds, assisting with repairs, and maintaining equipment while following safety procedures and PPE requirements. A sign-on bonus of $1000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of welding processes and safety practices.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• General knowledge of welding codes and standards.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints to plan welding operations.
• Performs basic welding equipment setup to produce components.
• Prepares materials for welding by cleaning surfaces and fitting components.
• Inspects welds visually and with testing methods for quality.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repairing welds.
• Maintains welding equipment and tools in good condition.
• Follows safety regulations and wears PPE.
• Operates machines such as welding robots, saws, and grinders.

Skills

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Detail orientation

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

$1000 Sign on Bonus!

Welds metal components by following work instructions and/or basic blueprints. Follows established procedures and adheres to safety standards. Performs routine checks to ensure quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets basic blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to plan welding operations.
• Performs basic welding equipment setup to produce fabricated components.
• Prepares materials for welding by cleaning surfaces and fitting components.
• Inspects completed welds visually and using testing methods to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repairing welds.
• Maintains welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Follows all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May operate machinery including welding robots, saws, and grinders.
  
  

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic understanding of welding processes and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• General knowledge of welding codes, standards, and safety practices.
• Attention to detail and commitment to learning quality workmanship.
• Physical stamina to work in various positions for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Some prior experience or training in welding preferred but not required.
• Willingness to complete a certified welding program or apprenticeship is preferred.
  
  

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
  
  

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