Welder

Dakota Bodies; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motor vehicle manufacturing, Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Welders for 1st or 2nd shift. You will fabricate and weld metal components according to blueprints while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Sign on Bonus available

Paid Time Off

Attendance Bonus eligibility

Holiday Pay starts day one

Qualifications

• Preferred Industrial Welding experience of 2 to 3 years.
• Must pass a drug screen and be 18 years old.
• Must have skill set for a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld metal components to specifications.
• Inspect and test welds to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Welding

Safety Compliance

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Description

Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Welders for 1st or 2nd shift. This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various truck bodies to SOP’s/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of truck bodies. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

Description

Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Welders for 1st or 2nd shift. This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various truck bodies to SOP’s/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of truck bodies. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a “Stop and Fix” mindset.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Fast paced environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs.
  
  

Skills and Requirements:

• Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
• Preferred – 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.
  
  

Company Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Sign on Bonus available – up to $1500!
• Attendance Bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay starts day one

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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