Welder

4683 SMC - Surface Mining; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik in Alachua, FL is seeking a Welder for our Production Team to assemble drilling rigs and subassemblies. You will weld to blueprints, use hand and power tools, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

We offer hourly pay ranging from $20 to $26, with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have 1+ year manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and welding certification. On-site role with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding certification and a strong mechanical background.
• Familiarity with hand tools and welding equipment.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. on an indefinite basis without sponsorship.
• Willingness to work overtime or shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks to assemble subassemblies and drilling rigs.
• Follow blueprints, work instructions, and checklists to ensure top-quality results.
• Use hand and power tools to support assembly based on BOM and manufacturing systems.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Assembly, Quality, Engineering, and more.

Skills

Welding experience

Welding certification

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Overtime allowed

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Join Our Talent Community for Opportunities as a Welder! Are you passionate about precision, craftsmanship, and working with your hands? We are always looking for great Welders to join our Production Team in Alachua, Florida to build high-quality rotary drilling rigs used worldwide to extract the critical resources that fuel industries and power progress. While we may not have an immediate opening for this role, we review applications regularly and will reach out when a position aligns with your skills and experience. Thank you for considering a career with us!

Location: Alachua, FL | Full-Time | On-Site | Hourly Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

What You’ll Do:

• Perform welding tasks to assemble subassemblies and drilling rigs.
• Follow blueprints, work instructions, and checklists to ensure top-quality results.
• Use hand and power tools to support assembly based on BOM and manufacturing systems.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Assembly, Quality, Engineering, and more.

What You Bring:

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding certification and a strong mechanical background.
• Familiarity with hand tools and welding equipment.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to work overtime or shifts as needed.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. on an indefinite basis without sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

Starting Pay Range: $20 - 26/hour based on experience + bonus opportunity.

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, disability, and 401(k)
• Parental leave of up to 14 weeks off
• Opportunities for training, development, and career growth
• A collaborative and supportive work culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday
• Frequently lift and move items over 50 lbs
• Must wear required PPE and successfully complete fit-for-work assessments (audiogram, lift test, physical exam)
• Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced manufacturing environment

All applicants will be invited to complete a brief online assessment through Alva Labs as part of our application process. This includes a logic and personality test designed to help us better understand your strengths and working style. The assessment is quick, user-friendly, and helps us ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for every candidate.

Sandvik is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].