Production Welder - Merrillville

DeKalb Health; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Merit-based increases

Paid time off & retirement plan

Job summary

JW Hicks, Inc. is seeking a Production Welder in Merrillville, Indiana. The role involves welding and fabricating components per drawings, using cutting tools, and maintaining ERP records.

The position is day shift, Monday–Friday with potential overtime, and requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of welding experience. Base pay is $19.00–$21.00 per hour for a non-exempt manufacturing environment, with competitive merit-based increases and opportunities for advancement within a

Qualifications

• 1 year welding experience
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Ability to use precision measuring tools
• Must pass post-offer physical and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate products as indicated on mechanical drawings
• Operate cutting tools and grinders to prepare components
• Maintain raw material and product identification and record data into ERP system
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and work in progress

Skills

Welding experience

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Precision measuring tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

JW Hicks, Inc. believes in \"Doing it Right.\"

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• Location 8955 Louisiana Street,Merrillville, IN, 46410,United States


• Base Pay $19.00 - $21.00 / Hour


• Industry Manufacturing, Refractory


• Employee Type Non-Exempt


• Required Degree High school


• Manage Others No

Description

At JW Hicks, we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team in Merrillville, Indiana. Currently we are looking to add a Production Welder. We have a passion for producing the best refractory products on the market and are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and heart for \"Doing it Right.\"

Requirements

• Weld and fabricate products as indicated on mechanical drawings


• Operate cutting tools and grinders to prepare components


• Maintain raw material and product identification and record data into ERP system


• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and work in progress

Production Worker Qualifications

• 1 year welding experience


• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude


• Ability to use precision measuring tools


• Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout shift


• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to employment


• Competitive pay and merit-based increases


• Career advancement opportunities in a growing company


• Supportive, team-oriented work environment


• Paid time off and retirement plan options

Summary

This is a Monday-Friday, day shift position with some overtime available on Saturdays. If you are looking for steady, year around employment and have a good work history, we would love to hear from you.