Welder

Pennex Aluminum Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pennex family as a Welder in Wellsville, PA, where you'll fabricate and assemble structural metal products like furnace tools and oven baskets. With a standard shift from 7am to 3pm, this full-time position offers a dynamic environment with essential responsibilities in metalworking.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Generous allotment of paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of welding, fabricating, and/or industrial maintenance experience required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates equipment components and fixtures by following work instructions and drawings.
• Repairs components using best practices of welding, cutting, grinding and finishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to use measuring devices

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Welding certification or educational credits preferred

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Overview

Overview

Job Summary : Consider joining the Pennex family as a Welder in our Wellsville, PA location. The Welder fabricates and assembles structural metal products such as furnace tools, oven baskets, framework for machinery, ovens, tanks, stacks, and metal parts for machinery. This is an 8-hour shift, 7am to 3pm, working Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricates equipment components and fixtures by following work instructions and drawings, utilizing best practices of welding, cutting, grinding, and finishing.
• Performs related tasks such as oxyfuel and arc.
• Repairs components using best practices of welding, cutting, grinding and finishing.
• Designs and constructs templates and fixtures.
• Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications.
• Fabricates and assembles sheet metal products.
• Locates and marks bending and cutting lines into workpiece.
• Develops layout, sets up and operates equipment such as saws, grinders, arc cutters, and drill presses.
• Hammers, chips, and grinds workpiece to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
• Understands preheat requirements for weld prep.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Welding certification or educational credits preferred
  
  

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of welding, fabricating, and/or industrial maintenance experience
  
  

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use measuring devices, rulers, micrometers, etc.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read maintenance blueprints, hydraulic schematics, ladder diagrams and bill of materials.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.
• Regular attendance required.
  
  

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily indoors, but may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually elevated.
  
  

About Us

Perks of the Job :

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available
  
  

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, caring, integrity and growth
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events
  
  

Who We Are: Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Caring. Integrity. Growth . These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit Pennex.com or check out other opportunities within the Metal Exchange family of companies at MXHoldings.com.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange and the family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email [e-mail].

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $25.75/Hr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $32.19/Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Fabricated Metal Products

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