Senior Welder

Fedsig; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Welder to join their dynamic team in Lake Crystal. This role involves setting up and operating welding equipment to fabricate truck bodies and hoists while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and work collaboratively with your team to meet customer needs. If you are passionate about welding and looking for a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your skills and offers a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Partnership Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate welding ability and pass certifications.
• Ability to manually move products and materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment to assemble truck bodies.
• Assist with continuous process improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Welding

Basic Math

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Welding Certification

Tools

MIG Welder

TIG Welder

Robot Welder

Forklift

Cutting Torch

Job description

Looking to grow your welding career? Join TBEI in Lake Crystal, MN as a Senior Welder!

Job Summary: Responsible for meeting customer needs by:

• Setting up and operating welding equipment to weld and assemble truck bodies, hoists and fabricated parts (may include working Robotic Welder).
• Ability to weld in various positions daily.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.
• Assisting with continuous process improvement and lean initiatives by following process flow, remaining flexible to complete tasks as part of the team, maintaining a clean work environment and offering suggestions for improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools Used: Welding equipment (MIG, Pulse, and/or TIG), robot welder, jigs, clamps, computer, buffer, grinder, wire brush, cutting torch, hand tools, overhead hoists, forklift trucks, hand carts, measuring devices, air tools, etc.

Safety Equipment: Welding helmet, leathers (optional), safety glasses, safety shoes with metatarsal guards, face shield, ear plugs, gloves, etc.

Environment: Heavy industrial atmosphere including exposure to grease, oil, heat, humidity, fumes/odors, sparks, occasionally cramped quarters, and awkward positions.

Competence: Competence for this job must be shown by completing the TBEI – Lake Crystal Senior Weld Demo with a passing score.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Thursday, 5:45am – 4:15pm, with flexibility for overtime on Fridays.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prompt and reliable attendance so we can meet our customer needs.
• Ability to perform basic math to determine ability to measure, assemble and problem-solve.
• Must be able to demonstrate welding ability. Must be able to pass welding certifications.
• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending. Using the overhead hoists requires ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work in various positions for several hours at a time. Most of the work is done on concrete, ladders and in dump bodies.
• Ability to determine and make welding equipment adjustments as needed, read complicated instructions, blueprints, measuring devices, and perform basic computer data entry.
• Must be a team player working with co-workers, other departments and/or other TBEI facilities. The focus is on meeting company goals and initiatives.
• Ability to learn operations of multiple machines/jigs within a job area and must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet job schedule, team needs or to meet any safety recommendations.
• Must work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to ensure timely completion of tasks and must work overtime as required to meet customer needs.
• Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures, including: wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), completing maintenance requests and communicating hazards to co-workers and management.

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour, Plus $1.00 per hour Stainless Steel Premium when certified.
• Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
• Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-F, Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays.
• Location: On Site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal MN 56055.
• Travel: Very minimal to none.

Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:

• Medical.
• Vision.
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PTO / Holidays.
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children.
• Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD).

Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:

• 401(k) with partial company match.
• 100% vested immediately.
• Partnership Discounts (General Motors, Verizon, and more!).

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