Welder

Availinfra; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing customized switchgear solutions. As a Welder, you will play a crucial role in shaping the infrastructure that powers the world. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment where innovation and teamwork are valued. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll utilize your welding skills to ensure the highest standards are met. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of welding experience or training required.
• Must be trained in applicable SOPs and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding machine and adjust settings as needed.
• Operate welding gun to weld various metals per specifications.
• Visually inspect welds and clean defective joints.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Tape Measure Usage

Welding Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Machine

Cutting Torch

Grinder

Overhead Crane

Job description

Power Up Your Career at Avail!

At Avail Switchgear Systems, we have been delivering customized switchgear solutions for over 65 years. With three U.S.-based facilities, we offer exceptional design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service capabilities. Our expertise spans every breaker manufacturer, making us a trusted partner in the industry.

JOB SUMMARY

Start your career with our team! At Avail, we value strong work ethic and character. We work hard to ensure that each of our team members has access to a supportive working environment that enables individuals to reach their potential, be productive, and work to the best of their abilities.

As a Welder, you will be responsible for setting up and aligning parts per blueprint in preparation for welding and for performing welding operations. Reporting directly to the Manager, this position is based in Fulton, MS.

There are two shifts at the Fulton Switchgear location:

1. 1st shift is Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3pm.
2. 2nd shift is Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 2:30am.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career through hands-on experience and professional development.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and quality.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: At least 1 year of welding experience or training. High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required. Experience in Production Welding or certification in Welding is REQUIRED.
• Skills: Able to read tape measure and blueprints. Able to properly operate welding equipment. Must be trained in applicable SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and work instructions. Familiar with welding machine, cutting torch, brush, pad, buffer, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, rubber hammer, tape measure.
• Customer Focus: Able to read and comprehend instructions, write notes or simple correspondence, and effectively communicate with coworkers. Able to carry out multiple-step instructions of moderate complexity and deal with standardized situations with limited variables.
• Physical Demands: Manufacturing position; spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands, and reaching. About 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Less than 1/3 of time lifting and moving items up to 250 lbs with equipment like cranes and forklifts. Requires clear vision at close distances.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Refer to blueprints and confer with Lead to determine job requirements.
• Gather materials and perform layout per specifications.
• Set up welding machine and adjust settings.
• Operate welding gun to weld various metals.
• Visually inspect welds, re-weld defective joints, and clean welds using appropriate tools.
• Operate cutting torch and plasma cutter as needed.
• Apply weld stencil and notify inspection when product is ready.
• Maintain a clean work area.

At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, we build and maintain the world's infrastructure, serving markets like power generation, transmission, data centers, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. Learn more at Availinfra.com.

We are more than a workforce; we are a force at work, committed to creating and servicing infrastructure that powers the world.

Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer. We base employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, or any other protected status.