Welder

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is seeking a skilled Welder to perform MIG welding on our manufacturing floor in Newnan, GA. You will operate welding machinery, load fixtures, and inspect welded components to ensure structural integrity.

The ideal candidate has a steady hand, good attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and work with robotic fixtures in a fast-paced environment. This role requires physical stamina and flexibility to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding certification within 30 days of hire preferred.
• Basic reading of blueprints and welding procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on parts and fixtures.
• Load and unload weld fixtures and move parts between stations.
• Tend robotic fixtures and support automation work.
• Contribute to safety, productivity, and quality through Kaizen and process improvements.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Physical ability

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification within 30 days

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Robotic fixtures

Job description

Summary

As a welder you will perform MIG welding as well as manage machines that manufacture and repair metal structures. To excel in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of welding machinery equipment. The successful candidate will also have a steady hand and outstanding attention to detail.

Job code:9724040

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding, loading, and unloading weld fixtures.
• Move parts from station to station.
• Robot fixture tending.
• Support manufacturing to achieve safety, productivity and quality targets through process design, optimization projects and Kaizen initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, on-time attendance performance, with a high degree of reliability is required to be successful in this role.
• Good mechanical aptitude and skills required.
• Must interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.
• Enough physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs. repeatedly); standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working overhead and operating motorized equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) required
• Must be able to pass welding certification within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years manufacturing welding experience, preferred.
• Prior ability and experience to read blue prints, required.

Work Environment

100% of your time is on the manufacturing facility floor. This position requires employee to frequently work in a fluid, fast paced environment. No travel is required in this role.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, the above is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.