Welder - 1st Shift

Hendrickson; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a skilled welder to support the timely production of welded parts in a non-temperature controlled manufacturing facility. You will perform MIG, hand, and robotic welding, follow blueprints, and ensure parts meet quality standards while adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include inspecting products, reporting activities, performing basic equipment maintenance, and participating in safety training.

Qualifications

• Must pass welding certification test.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior welding experience is required.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Must pass a drug and alcohol screen and remain drug free during employment.
• Follow all safety practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, hand and robotic welding to produce parts at required quality.
• Inspect products using total quality concepts.
• Conduct basic maintenance on welding equipment.
• Report daily activities on work orders or media.
• Perform quality checks using basic measurement tools.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and wear PPE.
• Contribute to safety culture and report concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding certification

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Drug screening

Quality inspection

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.

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