Welder

American Equipment Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in overhead crane solutions is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator. This role emphasizes safety and precision, requiring the ability to interpret blueprints and specifications to execute welding tasks. Join a dynamic team that values its members, offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. As part of a rapidly growing company, you will have opportunities for professional development and career advancement. If you are passionate about welding and committed to excellence, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Educational and Tuition Reimbursement

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Products and Services

Company Provided PPE

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to determine welding processes.
• Cut, fabricate, and weld metal parts to specifications.
• Inspect completed welds for structural soundness.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Stick Welding

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

1-2 years welding experience

Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Description

American Welding, LLC, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.
We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.
Position Summary:The Welder / Fabricator will demonstrate and work safely in all aspects of the job to determine appropriate welding process. Be a safety champion within the team, lead and model safe behaviors and drive continued safety improvements.
Responsibilities:

• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Cut, fabricate, and weld metal parts to customer specifications
• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness

Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities

• Manage time efficiently
• Attention to detail
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a company vehicle on a daily basis

Essential Functions

• Must be able to stand for the duration of an 8-10 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to visually inspect completed work
• Must be able to respond to audio prompts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years’ welding experience
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding is preferred.

What we offer:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• Cigna Health Insurance (Kaiser in CA)
• FSA & HSA healthcare employer contribution
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company paid STD & LTD Disability Insurance
• Educational and Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity (12-wks) and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% 401K Employer Match, with 6% of your Contribution
• Company Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company provided PPE
• Discounts on products and services
• Opportunities to network and connect

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging:
At American Equipment Holdings, we are dedicated to engaging with the widest possible range of talent. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and engagement, enabling us to attract creative individuals and develop exceptional products, services, and solutions. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.