Welder

Pro Mach, Inc.; Forest, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ProMach, Inc. in Forest, VA is seeking a skilled Welder to read blueprints, fit and weld metal parts, and inspect welds to meet specs. You will set up MIG/TIG/stick welders, measure components, and ensure quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and welding certification or training. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to automation projects on site.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and work orders.
• Measure and prepare metal components to tight tolerances.
• Fit and tack-weld parts before final weld.
• Set up welding equipment and select electrodes.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and welding symbols to determine project specs.
• Measure, cut and prepare metal components for welding.
• Fit and tack-weld parts before final welding.
• Set up MIG, TIG and stick welders and select rods.
• Inspect welds for quality and accuracy; ensure safety.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification or technical training

Tools

MIG welder

TIG welder

Stick welder

Job description

## WelderApply: Onsite: Forest, VA, USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR101484Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. ***Do we have your attention?*** Keep reading. At Sentry Equipment, a subsidiary of ProMach‘s Systems business, we have a longstanding reputation in the industries we serve. We offer an extensive portfolio of conveyor equipment and related container handling machinery. We specialize in integrating packaging equipment and conveying systems into cost-effective and efficient plan designs.The Welder is responsible for fitting, assembling, and welding metal components to meet engineering specifications and quality standards. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, fabricating and fitting parts before welding, selecting appropriate welding techniques, preparing materials, and inspecting completed welds to ensure accuracy and structural integrity. The welder must follow safety protocols, maintain production schedules, and contribute to a clean and organized work environment.**Are you excited about this work?*** Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and welding symbols to determine project specifications.* Measure, cut, and prepare metal components for fitting and welding.* Fit and tack-weld parts together according to design specifications before final welding.* Set up and operate welding equipment, including MIG, TIG, and stick welders.* Select appropriate welding rods, wires, and shielding gases for various materials.* Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and ensuring proper alignment.* Perform high-quality welds on a variety of metals, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.* Inspect and test completed welds to ensure structural integrity and compliance with specifications.* Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.* Work with fabrication teams to assemble welded components into finished products.* Maintain welding and fitting equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.* Follow all workplace safety procedures and wear required protective equipment.* Maintain production goals and contribute to continuous process improvements.* Assist with material handling and setup using forklifts or other lifting equipment.**If this sounds like you, we want to connect!*** High school diploma or equivalent; welding certification or technical training is a plus.* Experience in MIG, TIG, and stick welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred.* Experience in fitting and assembling metal components prior to welding.* Understanding blueprint reading, weld symbols, and precision measurement tools.* Familiarity with conveyor and machinery components is a plus. **What’s in it for you?** There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! *Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.* Base salary range: $21.50 - $28.00#SEN **Pro Mach, Inc.** was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. *ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.*