Production Welder — 1st Shift, Overtime, Great Benefits

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Retirement benefits

Wellbeing coverage

Paid holidays

EAP

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Donation match

Discount programs

Job summary

John Deere Paton is seeking a Production Welder to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will weld parts to specifications, support related production tasks, and maintain quality and safety standards on a 1st shift with potential overtime, including weekends.

Starting pay is $27.81 per hour. Training and a path to build versatility across weld, assembly, paint, forklift, or fabrication are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Weld certification or 6+ months welding experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to perform manual tasks: standing, walking, bending, lifting.
• Willingness to work 1st shift with overtime including weekends.
• Education options: HS diploma/GED, NCRC or 3+ years manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Weld parts and sub-assemblies to specification using various welding processes.
• Provide production operation support in areas outside welding (assembly, paint, forklift, fabrication).
• Adjust welding parameters to maintain quality.
• Read and follow work instructions and procedures.
• Record data and maintain quality and maintenance records.
• Operate power driven equipment including forklifts and industrial trucks.
• Use CNC/robotic welding equipment, grinders and hand tools.

Skills

Welding

Teamwork

Safety

Forklift operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

3+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

CNC welding equipment

Robotic welding equipment

Grinders

Hoists

Job description

John Deere Paton is seeking a Production Welder to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will weld parts to specifications, support related production tasks, and maintain quality and safety standards on a 1st shift with potential overtime, including weekends.

Starting pay is $27.81 per hour. Training and a path to build versatility across weld, assembly, paint, forklift, or fabrication are provided as needed.