Welder

KEITH Manufacturing Co.; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits

Job summary

KEITH Manufacturing Co. in Madras, Oregon, is seeking Welders to join our production team. We value dependable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy hands-on work.

Build something that lasts and weld with purpose as part of a dedicated crew. We offer challenging tasks, opportunities for overtime, and a team that emphasizes safety and quality. This role requires reading blueprints, operating welding machines, and following standard procedures to produce

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and able to read/write English.
• Welding experience preferred; able to read blueprints.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level, and square.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual or semiautomatic welding machines.
• Layout, position, and secure parts according to specifications.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using welding equipment.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gaps to meet quality standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality-conscious

Team communication

Tools

Tape measure

Pressure gauge

Level

Square

Grinders

Job description

Welder

Current Shifts: 5am-3:30pm Monday Thursday 4am-2:30pm Monday - Thursday Overtime may be required

KEITH Manufacturing is hiring Welders to join our production team in Madras, Oregon. We are looking for dependable, detailoriented individuals who take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy handson work. Build something that lasts. Weld with purpose.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for setting up and operating manual or semiautomatic welding machines.
• Layout, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using welding equipment.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances.
• Understand proper quality weld standards (including slag removal.)
• Responsible for checking completed parts to meet KEITH Quality Control standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Able to communicate in English with team members (Speak and reading, writing ability required.)
• May be required to pass employer performance tests including pre-employment drug screening.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Able to read and follow blueprints.
• Able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level, and square.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions as well as the ability to work independently requiring little or no supervision.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Working Conditions

• Works in a Weld Shop.
• Daily exposure to continual noise from machines.
• Exposure to intense light and hot material.

Equipment/Machinery Used

• MIG
• Grinders

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit or stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

Benefits

• *Competitive Pay and Benefits