Welder - 1st Shift

Hendrickson; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a weld operator to support the timely production of welded parts, performing MIG, hand and robotic welding to meet required production and quality standards.

You will inspect products, read blueprints and tolerances, perform preventive maintenance, report daily activities, and conduct basic quality checks using measurement tools while maintaining a clean, safe work area and contributing to safety improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior welding experience required.
• Must pass welding certification test.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen.
• Able to read blueprints and tolerances.
• Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, hand and robotic welding operations to produce product at required production and quality levels.
• Perform inspection on product utilizing total quality concepts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Accurately report daily activities on work orders and other media as required.
• Conduct required quality checks using basic measurement equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Exercise safe working habits while operating machines and wear PPE.
• Contribute to continuous safety culture and report concerns promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Welding certification

Tools

Measuring equipment

Robotic welding equipment

Job description

Job Description Assist in the timely production of all welded parts and ensure welds being completed are within acceptable quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Perform MIG, hand and robotic welding operations to produce product at the required production and quality level as instructed.
• Perform inspection on product utilizing total quality concepts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Accurately report daily activities on work orders and other media as required.
• Conduct required quality checks using basic measurement equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Exercise safe working habits while operating machines, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety culture, participating in safety training sessions, and promptly reporting any safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

High School Diploma/GED required. Prior welding experience, required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to pass welding certification test.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen and remain drug free throughout the term of employment.
• Must follow all safety practices and policies.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Must be able to physically lift 65 lbs.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp.
• Frequent forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Lifting and carrying up to 40lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Non-temperature controlled manufacturing facility.
• Must wear eye, ear, and foot protection.

Behavioral Traits

• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels.
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives to assist colleagues with theirs.
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Listening - Understands and learns from what others say.
• Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation
• financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
• a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness