Tig Welder - 1st Shift

Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures; Scott City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures is seeking a welder to join our production team. The role involves welding various metals, constructing and fabricating parts to complete production processes, with a focus on quality and safety across standard procedures.

Requirements include 1–2 years MIG/TIG welding on aluminum or stainless, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a welding certificate preferred. Candidates must be able to read a tape measure and work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Welds on aluminum and stainless materials.
• Follows standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Reads tape measures and measures parts accurately.
• Sets up welding machines for jobs as required.
• Maintains accuracy in paperwork and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Use standard industry tools and machinery.
• Prepare product for next step by checking defects.
• Report defective materials or quality issues.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and equipment.
• Follow all required safety procedures.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding multiple materials

Follow SOPs & Work Instructions

Read tape measure

Set up machine

Team player in fast-paced env

Decimal to fraction conversions

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Accurate paperwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mig/Tig welding on aluminum or stainless (1–2 years)

Welding certificate preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The welder will weld various metals, construct, and fabricate manufactured parts to complete production processes.

Job Summary

The welder will weld various metals, construct, and fabricate manufactured parts to complete production processes.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Use of standard industry tools and machinery
• Knowledge of material types and gauge thickness
• Prepare product for the next step in the production process, by checking for defects in detail and/or cosmetic appearance
• Report defective materials or questionable quality conditions
• Perform all essential functions/duties within quality requirements
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Follow all required safety procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have the ability to weld multiple materials and thicknesses
• Ability to follow established SOP's and Work Instructions
• Must know simple math and decimal to fraction conversions
• Ability to set up machine as required
• Must be able to follow directions and work in a fast paced, team environment.
• Must be able to read a tape measurer
• Must be detail-oriented and thorough
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Ability to complete required paperwork accurately

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of mig and/or tig welding experience performed on aluminum or stainless
• Welding certificate preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.