Welder

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip/DS

HSA

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Discount

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Welder to join our fabrication team. You will set up and operate welding equipment to complete customer orders on schedule, while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

You will read blueprints, prepare parts, and inspect finished welds, working with various materials and ensuring adherence to specifications. This role requires at least 1 year of welding experience and a commitment to quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Blueprint reading and following blueprints and job specifications
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• High School diploma or GED; vocational training preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment to fabricate components per drawings
• Follow safety practices and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Prepare and assemble parts, align, and secure before welding
• Inspect finished work for defects and ensure dimensional accuracy
• Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating and distortion
• Read engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Dependability

Adaptability

Independence

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Welder is responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may be supervised daily by the Production Manager or Supervisor.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Welding Operations: Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Safety Practices: Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
• Preparation and Assembly: Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Inspection and Measurement: Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
• Material Handling: Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
• Tool and Equipment Selection: Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Technical Reading: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
• Marking and Tagging: Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
• Maintenance and Repair: Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Fabrication: Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• Education: High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
• Attention to Detail: Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Dependability: Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
• Independence: Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Tuition reimbursement