Welder

Flex; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A Welder in Des Moines, IA will join a team in the Steel Department, welding and fabricating with precision under the Steel Foreman’s guidance.

The role emphasizes reading layouts, operating shop tools, and maintaining equipment. Flex values merit, inclusivity, and collaboration, offering challenging growth opportunities and a path to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding, carpentry, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Experience using electrical and manual tools.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read structurals and layouts and follow fabrication instructions.
• Operate welding equipment and perform fabrication in the steel department.
• Maintain equipment and materials, ensure quality and precision.
• Collaborate with Steel Foreman to complete tasks on time.

Skills

Welding

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Power tools

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centres and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Welder located in Des Moines, IA. Reporting to the Steel Foreman the Welder will be responsible for welding and fabrication in the Steel Department of the Electrical Power Products, Inc. facility. They will operate appropriate equipment for welding and fabrication and complete tasks with a great deal of precision.

What a typical day looks like

• Read structurals and layouts.
• Operate all shop tools and equipment.
• Familiar with, and know how to perform, all phases and types of Panel Fabrication.
• Diligent effort to spot possible errors or discrepancies in all phases of work (including layout prints and structurals) and bring them to the attention of the proper authority.
• Help control inventory and record usage and quantities of materials charged out to jobs.
• Complete steel fabrication, hanging doors for assembly, and building panels.
• Weld components using various welding equipment.
• Maintain the condition of the equipment being used.
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The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding, carpentry, or other related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Experience in using electrical and manual tools.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and values attendance.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).