Welder

MedStar Health; Bessemer (AL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in overhead crane design seeks a Welder/Fitter to use MIG welding equipment for manufacturing parts. The role entails setting up tools, building assemblies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have welding experience and the ability to read blueprints. A comprehensive benefits package and sign-on bonuses are available.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k plan with match

Company-paid short term disability insurance

Long term disability insurance available

Company-paid basic life insurance

Employee assistance program

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal leave time

Tool purchase program

Weekly pay periods with direct deposit

Qualifications

• 6 months of trade school or welding college experience; 2 years of working welding experience.
• Completion of a welding course or AWS certified is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sets up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
• Builds welded assemblies for new products per engineering documents.
• Ensures compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

MIG welding

Ability to read blueprints

Knowledge of mechanical assemblies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or welding college experience

Job description

POSITION: Welder

SHIFT: Days

Sign On Bonuses for all hourly Manufacturing Personnel!**

Starting Pay: up to $25.00/hr. Starting pay is based on experience and skills evaluations.

Who are we?

DeSHAZO is a leader in the Overhead Bridge Crane design and manufacturing industry, renowned for creating custom-built cranes that excel in reliability and boast an extended service life. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in the meticulous fabrication and welding of highly engineered structures, adhering to rigorous national standards. Notably, our fully equipped facility stands out not only for its machining expertise but also for housing a fully equipped electrical facility dedicated to the design and construction of electrical components. With a state-of-the-art machining facility producing precision parts held to close tolerances, DeSHAZO has solidified its position as a dominant force in the Overhead Crane Industry.

Job Summary:

The Welder/Fitter is responsible for using MIG welding equipment to manufacture parts and assemblies as required, meeting defined production schedules.

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares and sets up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.


• Arranges parts for welding and staging processes.


• Builds welded assemblies for new products and changes to existing products per engineering documents and established production standards.


• Reports fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.


• Participates in and attends cross functional meetings as required.


• Supports the Quality Assurance department with respect to jig & fixture evaluation.


• Ensures compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.


• Operates other necessary equipment and performs tasks necessary to complete parts to specifications.


• Performs additional duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• All candidates must be willing and able to train for days/weeks at our corporate facility in Alabama.


• 6 months of trade school or welding college experience - 2 years of working welding experience.


• Must have MIG / GMAW or SMAW welding experience and ability to read blueprints.


• Completion of a welding course or AWS certified a plus.


• Ability to read engineering drawings.


• Knowledge of mechanical assemblies and testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand/walk 95% of the work day.


• Lift up to 50 pounds with assistance from overhead cranes or co-workers.


• Twist, reach and bend frequently.


• Possess hand/eye coordination and bilateral dexterity (gross and fine).


• Possess depth perception and peripheral vision.


• Possess the ability to hear.


• Possess the ability to ascend and descend a ladder.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subject to standing on hard surfaces up to 12 hours per day.


• Exposure to hot and cold conditions, noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Medical / Dental / Vision


• 401k plan with match


• Company-paid short term disability insurance


• Long term disability insurance available


• Company-paid basic life insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Additional life insurance available


• 9 paid holidays


• Paid vacation and personal leave time


• Tool purchase program


• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit


• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

Deshazo's Mission: Deshazo is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.

New DeSHAZO Direct & Contract Hires Sign-On Bonus $1000/year possible

All listed amounts are net pay & available to hourly manufacturing personnel only.

• $150 2 weeks employed*


• $350 6 months employed**


• $500 12 months employed**

*Requires zero (0) tardies or unexcused absences allowed during this time period.

** Associate must not receive any progressive discipline per the Employee Handbook.