Robot Operator - 2nd shift - $4.00 Shift Premium & $1000 Sign On Bonus!

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Defiance, OH is seeking a weld operator to read blueprints, set up welding equipment, and prepare materials for fabrication. You will perform welding and assist with troubleshooting, while adhering to safety practices on a moderate-to-heavy production line.

This role requires basic welding knowledge, the ability to interpret drawings, and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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).