Welder

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Attalla (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Attalla, AL is seeking a Welder to join our General Factory team on the first shift. You will weld castings and fabrications to vendor specifications using MIG and stick welding, set up and operate welding machines, and read blueprints with precision.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The role requires good manual dexterity, safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Weld castings and fabrications per vendor specs using MIG or stick welding.
• Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic welding machines.
• Read blueprints and specifications; use shop math and measuring tools.
• Ensure production and quality standards with safety and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine checks on equipment.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Division: ACCO - Attalla

Department: General Factory

Title: Welder

Reports to: Shop Supervisor

Level/Grade: Union

Type of Position: Full Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: First (7 am - 3 pm)

Job Summary

This position will weld castings and fabrications to vendor's specifications with specified rod with particular parts. Must be able to operate one or more machines as required to meet production and quality standards with maximum productivity.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential)

1. Weld any type of job. Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic welding machines. *
2. Select the best welding rod for the job to weld castings and fabrications. *
3. Pass any tensile and code test required. *
4. Use prevision tools and measuring instruments; read and understand blueprints and written specifications and use shop mathematics. *
5. Operate one or more machines as required to meet production and quality standards. *
6. Lift 1 to 50 pounds on a regular basis. *
7. Stand, walk, bend over, twist, and reach to weld, put parts in fixturing, put parts in boxes after welding, and retrieve parts and equipment from other areas of the plant. *
8. See, read, and write to comprehend safety warnings, visually observe machine functions, read instructions, and do necessary paperwork. *
9. Communicate with supervisors, inspectors, etc.*
10. Be able to learn and have a long‑term memory for machine controls and functions, measuring instrument usage, understand assembly instructions, blueprint reading/symbols, etc.*
11. Punctuality and regular attendance are important to maintain manufacturing schedules. *
12. Will be exposed to some dust, smoke, and fumes normal to any manufacturing environment. *
13. Be able to MIG & Stick weld
14. Be able to assemble and wire cranes. *

Pay/Location:

Location - 206 Lee St. Attalla, AL. 35954

Job Specifications (Work Experience, Skills, Abilities, etc.)

• 2 years' relevant manufacturing experience required.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

See attached

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #Acco