MSS Welder/Fabricator

Printpack Inc; Villa Rica (GA); Presencial; USD 77 825 000 - 116 736 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Time Off ( PTO )

Health insurance after 30 days

401(k) with 5% match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Company paid benefits

Virtual medical care

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Subsidies & Allowances

Uniforms & safety shoes

Prescription safety glasses

Night shift premium $2.50/hr (7pm–7am)

Resumo da oferta

Printpack Inc. is seeking an MSS Welder/Fabricator to weld, fabricate, repair, and maintain metal components across manufacturing and customer-site projects. You will read blueprints, set up fixtures, and perform MIG/STICK welds while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires blueprints literacy, field service readiness, and a commitment to safety. Schedule includes plant hours with potential travel to customer sites (up to 25%), and a competitive starting pay with

Qualificações

• Pass structural welding certification for MIG and stick welding four position (AWS) open/closed root D1.1 6010/7018.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings to fabricate parts per specs.
• Design, fabricate, and maintain jigs/fixtures for production efficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Perform welding techniques on carbon steel and various metals (Stick, MIG).
• Read blueprints and drawings to fabricate parts per specs.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality and specifications.
• Travel to customer sites up to 25% for on-site welding/repair work.
• Maintain welding equipment and shop machinery.

Conhecimentos

MIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Field service

Heavy industry safety

Manual dexterity

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

D1.1 6010/7018 four position certification

Two-year technical training/apprenticeship + 3 years maintenance experience (plus)

Ferramentas

None

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The MSS Welder/Fabricator is a skilled professional responsible for performing various welding and fabrication tasks, including manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing metal components and structures using different welding processes while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This position requires a combination of technical expertise, physical capabilities, and professional skills to successfully perform all required duties while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This position reports to the MSS Supervisor.

Shop Schedule: M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Work Schedule at Customer Sites: Depends on customer needs (may include nights and weekends).

Starting Pay: $27.16 - $40.74 (depends on skills & experience)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off first year of employment
• Health insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Automatic 5% on first day of employment
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid benefits
• Virtual medical care, virtual physical therapy, EAP
• Additional plans
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, pet insurance
• Subsidies & Allowances
• Uniforms, safety shoes, prescription safety glasses
• An additional $2.50/hr. Premium between the hours of 7pm - 7am. Any hours worked outside of 7pm-7am will not receive the premium.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various welding techniques including Stick, MIG, and other welding processes on carbon steel and various metals
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to fabricate parts according to specifications
• Design, fabricate, and maintain jigs and fixtures for production efficiency
• Execute open and closed root welds using MIG and 6010/7018 rod welding techniques
• Conduct quality inspections of completed welds to ensure they meet standards and specifications
• Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment and shop machinery
• Perform field service tasks including drum repair, resurfacing, and machine installation
• Complete optical alignment procedures and equipment rigging operations
• Travel to customer sites for on-site welding and repair work (up to 25% travel required)
• Collaborate with team members and maintain effective communication across departments
• Maintain compliance with plant safety rules, safe operating procedures, and housekeeping standards

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• D1.1 6010/7018 four position certification
• Two-year technical training/apprenticeship plus three years maintenance experience a plus

Required Skills

• Must be able to pass structural welding certification for MIG and stick welding four position (AWS) open/closed root D1.1 6010/7018
• Proficiency in E7018, E7014, and E7024 welding rods
• Experience with MIG welding closed root using 0.035 in. diameter wire on carbon steel
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a passport
• Basic mechanical skills and proper use of hand tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to respond to off-hours calls
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems a plus

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment assessment
• Drug screening required
• Background check required

Internal Requirements

• Must demonstrate Core Values
• Must be in good standing with no disciplinary action or attendance issues
• Active participation in Safe Start and Continuous Improvement programs
• Demonstrated sense of urgency in production recovery situations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of welding processes and techniques
• Knowledge of metal properties and compatibility
• Understanding of safety protocols and procedures
• Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Precision measurement and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Organizational and time management skills
• Physical dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Decision-making capabilities
• Computer proficiency

Physical Demands

• The associate will be exposed to the manufacturing environment where hazards and requirements may include but are not limited to:
• Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Extended periods of standing
• Fine motor skills for detailed work
• Working in various positions (kneeling, crouching, overhead work)
• Working at elevated heights when required
• Exposure to heat, sparks, and welding fumes
• May work in outdoor conditions with varying weather
• May work in confined spaces
• Ability to wear arc flash gear
• Forklift certified or ability to get forklift certified
• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses)

Travel Requirements

• Travel is required in this position.
• Additional $3.00/hr. for hours worked when traveling including travel time

Work Conditions

• At customer sites, the majority of tasks will be performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to:
• Noise levels above 80 dB
• Operation of complex machinery
• Solvents, fumes and inks
• Machine shop environment
• Variable Temperatures
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years.

Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families. Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards.

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.” As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully... for you.