Welder 1 Storage 1st

Spacesaver Corporation; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacesaver Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Level 1 Welder to join our precision welding team. You will follow safety policies, complete start-up/shut-down procedures, perform standard work, and conduct quality inspections using precision measuring devices.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and adherence to production schedules, with opportunities for continuous improvement and growth within the Spacesaver ERP environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, and 3-5 years of experience or a technical degree and 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos in English; write simple correspondence.
• Able to read tape measures and efficiently operate calipers and other measuring equipment.
• Solid PC familiarity, navigation, scanning, and data entry.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Spacesaver safety policies and procedures; learn start up and shut down procedures.
• Perform standard work by following Work/Operator Instructions and training.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the supervisor.
• Meet or exceed department production efficiency goals.
• Understand and practice 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
• Perform required preventative maintenance on machines.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision and according to schedule.
• Perform quality inspections using precision measuring devices.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Independent work

PC familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Tools

ERP system

Tape measures

Calipers

Job description

Precision Welds. Quality Products. Endless Opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As a Level 1 Welder, you’ll:

• Follow all Spacesaver safety policies and procedures. Learn and perform start up and shut down procedures, ergonomic practices, E-stops, Lock Out Tagout procedures. Understand pinch points and adjust light curtain.
• Perform Standard Work by following Work/Operator Instructions/Training
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Meet or exceed department’s production efficiency goals.
• Understand and practice 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).
• Perform required preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.
• Complete quality inspections using precision measuring devices.
• Perform problem solving and containment. Perform in-process documentation and non-conforming material process.
• Complete all required record documentation.
• Support and participate in assignments in other work areas, as work load demands change.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Use Spacesaver’s ERP system to join and leave a work center as a team member or operator, start/stop shop orders, and report quantities of acceptable and scrap product.
• Adhere to scheduled work hours and be available to work overtime as needed.
• Always Behave in a safe manner.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, and 3-5 years of experience or a technical degree and 1 year of experience.
• Achievement of a passing score on required assessments.
• Complete all assigned developmental training plans, classes, and certifications.
• Solid PC familiarity, navigation, scanning, and data entry.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos in the English language. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other team members. *Please note that translation assistant can be provided through a request to HR.
• Able to read tape measures and efficiently operate all other required measuring devices such as calipers, measuring tables, protractors and other measuring equipment.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Good time management skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and be attentive to detail.

Spacesaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities needing assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 800-255-8170.

Are our values a match?

• No one succeeds alone.
• Be productive with purpose.
• Innovate-Wild ideas are highly encouraged.
• Understand the world through your customer’s eyes
• Run it like you own it-because you do!