Welder

Pemco Corporation; Bluefield (VA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bluefield, VA is seeking a professional welder to fabricate and repair metal components. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and familiarity with welding techniques and safety protocols. This full-time position offers a pay rate starting at $16.00 per hour with various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k). Applicants should be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic welding techniques and understand safety protocols.
• Ability to read and follow product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate new metal components following safety standards.
• Repair metal components to restore functionality.
• Maintain tools and workspace to a professional standard.
• Coordinate workflow with team members.

Skills

Basic welding techniques

Ability to read product data sheets

Familiarity with welding equipment

Understanding of safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A professional welder works with a variety of materials to fabricate new parts, equipment, construction elements, and much more. Skillful handling of many types of metal as well as numerous fabrication tools are an essential part of the opportunities you would find while working with us.

An ideal welder like you will work steadily on your own with minimal supervision and will often work in a team environment as well. Taking directions and giving instructions to others are essential skills we are looking for in a prospective candidate. With training and some specialty education, you can find accelerated success in many different professional welding arenas.

Job Responsibilities

• Fabricate new metal components in accordance with product data sheets and in compliance with all applicable standards of safety and performance.
• Repair metal components in order to restore full functionality and safety performance.
• Solve problems and develop innovative solutions to novel situations that require a fresh approach while still maintaining required standards of safety, stability, and security.
• Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard. Keep the workstation clean and orderly to retain a safe and operational work environment.
• Coordinate workflow with other members of the team and third‑party agents.
• Execute particular welds in a professional manner, examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Work independently or with a small team of other welders to complete large and complex projects. Manage workflow, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis, in addition to fabrication duties.
• Employ physical strength and endurance to complete all welding tasks.

Job Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to execute basic welding techniques
• Ability to read and follow a product data sheet, specs sheet, and other product informational material
• Familiarity with welding equipment and workshop safety protocols

Preferred:

• A work history reflecting successfully finished projects

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 2 years

Shift

• 1-Day shift position (M-F)
• 1-3rd shift with $1.50 differential pay Sun-Wed 10 hour shifts

Ability to commute/relocate

• Bluefield, VA 24605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)