Welder

VELUX; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

On-site Health Clinic

Dental Plan

Vision Care Plan

Company 401(k) Match

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

VELUX in Greenwood, SC seeks a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform TIG welding on aluminum parts, set up and troubleshoot welding equipment, and follow daily production plans to meet quality standards.

Applicants should have welding experience or certification and be able to work overtime/weekends as needed. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working in hot conditions; first shift is 6:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday.

Qualifications

• Welding experience and/or certification required or preferred.
• Ability to read and follow production plans and drawings.
• Understanding of metric and standard measurement systems.
• 3–5 years in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs set-up and troubleshoots welding machine.
• Tig welds aluminum component parts.
• Reads and follows a daily production plan.
• Performs other duties such as product assembly and inventory.
• Ensures production, quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Welding experience

Welding certification

Measurement systems

Production experience

OT/weekend availability

Forklift operation

TIG welding thin aluminum .027

Lift 50 lbs

Hand/power tools use

Team environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Port-band saw

Chop saw

Job description

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform welding operations in the manufacturing process of skylight component parts according to production standards and plans.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs the set-up and troubleshoots welding machine
• Tig welds aluminum component parts
• Reads and follows a daily production plan
• Performs other duties such as product assembly, inventory, etc.
• Ensures production, quality and safety standards are met
• Performs cleaning and maintaining of 5’s practices
• Performs other assignments as directed by local supervision

Hourly Pay Rate:

$ 23.77 - $27.28

Shift Schedule:

1st shift 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position
• Welding experience is required/Certification is preferred
• Understanding of metric and standard measurement systems is required
• 3-5 years experience in a production environment
• Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as needed, with short notice
• Forklift operator experience preferred
• Must be able to (but not limited to) tig weld aluminum components as thin as .027”
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in hot conditions
• Must be able to use hand and power tools such as grinders, port-bands, and chop saws
• The desire and ability to work in a team environment demonstrated through a positive quality, safety, attendance and good work history
• Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Employee Benefits:

Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• On-site Health Clinic
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• And Much More