MIG Welder / Welding Department Lead – Full Time

Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc.; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)

401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc. in West Memphis, AR seeks an experienced MIG Welder with strong leadership to run the welding department. You will organize workflow, assign tasks, ensure quality, and weld frames, pulleys, rollers, and other conveyor components. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include overseeing weld tests, mentoring team members, and maintaining safety standards while meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability.
• Excellent MIG welding skills.
• Ability to read basic welding blueprints.
• Accurate tape‑measure skills (down to 1/32").
• Proficient with jigs and fixtures.
• Reliable, positive, willing to learn and teach.
• Must pass weld test, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding department, organize workflow, and assign tasks.
• Perform MIG welding on frames, pulleys, rollers, and other conveyor components.
• Ensure quality standards and safety protocols are followed.
• Mentor and train team members to uphold best practices.

Skills

Leadership

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Jigs & fixtures

Reliability & teaching

Job description

MIG Welder / Welding Department Lead – Full Time

Location: West Memphis, AR Company: Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc. (Employee‑Owned)

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced MIG Welder with strong leadership skills to help lead our welding department. This position involves organizing workflow, assigning tasks, ensuring quality standards, and performing MIG welding on frames, pulleys, rollers, and other fabricated conveyor components.

Requirements

• Proven leadership ability

• Excellent MIG welding skills

• Ability to read basic welding blueprints

• Accurate tape‑measure skills (down to 1/32")

• Proficient with jigs and fixtures

• Reliable, positive, willing to learn and teach

• Must pass weld test, drug screen, and background check

Schedule & Pay

• Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

• Overtime available

• Competitive wage based on experience

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)

• 401(k)

• Paid vacation & holidays

• Life insurance