Welder

BonnaVilla; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Chief Industries/Chief Buildings in Indiana is seeking a full-time welder to perform GMAW welding and carbon arc gouging on production materials, following required specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and adherence to AWS standards.

You will work with hand tools, read fabrication drawings, and maintain equipment while contributing to continuous improvement and on-time production goals. Benefits are offered as part of the full-time position.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of welding techniques and metal fabrication processes.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as tape measures, squares, protractors, and grinding/arc gouging equipment.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and data sheets for accurate assembly.
• Strong arithmetic skills including fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMAW welding and carbon arc gouging on production materials per specifications.
• Uphold safety standards and contribute to the safety program.
• Maintain quality control and AWS certifications, including UT pass ratio targets.
• Operate equipment, set up machines, and perform routine maintenance.
• Complete paperwork and data entry with minimal supervision.
• Handle material transport with forklifts and cranes as required.

Skills

Welding techniques

Metal fabrication

Fabrication drawings

Mathematical ability

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Tape measures

Squares

Protractors

Grinding equipment

Arc gouging equipment

Job description

Description

Responsible for performing GMAW welding processes/Carbon Arc Gouging on production materials in compliance with the required specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
• Ensure compliance with quality control standards and maintain required AWS certifications, including meeting or exceeding the 85% UT pass ratio.
• Operate assigned equipment with full knowledge of its capabilities and applicable welding codes, handle machine setup and routine maintenance.
• Complete all job-related paperwork and data entry accurately and manage tasks independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining the required weld Earned Hour Ratio.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
• Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Required

Solid knowledge of welding techniques and metal fabrication processes.

Proficient in using hand tools such as tape measures, squares, protractors, and grinding/arc gouging equipment.

Skills in interpreting fabrication drawings and data sheets for accurate assembly.

Strong mathematical abilities, including working with fractions and decimals.

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