Spot Welder (First Shift)

Royston Plant; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Voluntary benefits

401(k) savings plan

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Royston Plant is seeking a Spot Welder to join the manufacturing team. You will operate welding equipment to join metal parts, read drawings, and follow process specifications to produce defect-free components.

The role requires teamwork, safety adherence, and the ability to work both independently and with others. Responsibilities include laying out components per drawings, using fixtures, performing welds in various positions, inspecting welds, and maintaining clean work areas.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints, and job travelers to determine welding requirements.
• Layout components/parts by hand to drawing specifications and measure for correct locations.
• Weld steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel components to production standards by setting heat, gas and pressures.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Examine welds for bead size and penetration.
• Clean weld area of spatter and non-conformities using hand and power tools.
• Maintain PPE and safety procedures at all times.
• Move and stack materials as required.
• Work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment to join metal parts according to drawings.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions with proper heat and pressure.
• Use hand and powered tools to finish and inspect welds.
• Communicate effectively with team, coworkers, and management.
• Follow safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout components

Welding positions

PPE usage

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Position Summary (major areas of contribution):

The Spot Welder operates several types of equipment to join metal parts thereby creating the components of our product line.

EssentialFunctions/Job Responsibilities:

• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week plus, overtime and some SaturdaysWeld components using the proper method which results in a product without defectsOperate several types of hand and powered toolsCommunicate effectively with team, coworkers, management, and office personnelWork independently and in a team environmentMeet company-wide continuous improvement, performance goals and safety policies

MinimumQualifications/ Skills:

IncludingFormalTraining(courses,degrees,andcredentials required):

• Read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints, and job travelers to determine specific welding requirementsLayout components/parts by hand to drawing specifications and measure to ensure correct locations/orientations before welding processLayout components/parts by utilizing fixtures, jigs, and tables according to drawing specificationsWeld steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel components accurately to production standards by setting heat, gas and pressures to make uniform and strong weldsWeld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positionsExamine weld for bead size, penetration, and other specificationsClean weld area of weld spatter/other non-conformities utilizing various hand and power toolsUtilize all required PPE properly and appropriatelyMove and stack materialsCarry out instructions of leaderMaintain housekeeping standards to reduce waste and prevent accidentsWork under minimal supervision

Experience(typeandamountofexperience required):

High School diploma or equivalent

Six months experience in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

General problem-solving and decision-making skills within limits of the positional scope

• This position involves a reasonable degree of independent judgmentAbility to stand, walk continuouslyAbility to regularly lift, move and carry 10 – 50 poundsAbility to push, pull, twist, stoop, kneel and reach regularlyThe position works within a manufacturing facility which may be loud, dusty, and is not temperature controlled

• Royston also offers an attractive benefits package which includes medical/dental/vision insurance, voluntary benefits, 401(k) savings plan, holiday pay and paid time off.

Royston LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and to all protected groups.