Welder - 1st Shift

Steel Technologies; Farley (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Education Assistance

Career Advancement

Teammate Assistance Program

Job summary

EIMCo is looking for a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team in Farley, IA. The role involves setting up welding equipment, fabricating jigs, and performing first-piece inspections with QC approval.

You will weld parts (manual or robotic) to meet specifications and maintain production flow while documenting daily outputs. Applicants should have mechanical skills, 1–2 years of welding experience, and the ability to work in a safety-conscious, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• General skills with hand and power tools.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multitask on a wide variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Check with department supervisor on machine assignment and job assignment.
• Discuss with current welder from preceding shift about machine performance and any difficulties encountered.
• Set-up welding equipment per procedures within acceptable requirements.
• Fabricate welding jigs when necessary.
• Create inspection checklist for first-time jobs.
• Conduct and document first-piece inspection and obtain QC approval before proceeding.
• Perform adjustments on machines/programs based on first-piece inspections.
• Weld parts manually or robotically per specifications and production requirements.
• Unload and package parts according to EIMCo standards and customer requirements.

Skills

General hand tools

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Job description

• Check with department supervisor on machine assignment and job assignment.
• Discuss with current welder from preceding shift about the machine’s performance and any possible difficulties encountered during the course of the shift.
• Set-up welding equipment in accordance with specified set-up procedures and within acceptable set-up requirements.
• Fabricate welding jigs when necessary.
• Create inspection checklist for first-time jobs.
• Conduct and document a first-piece inspection and obtain approval from Quality Control before proceeding.
• Perform adjustments on machines and/or programs as needed, based upon results of first-piece inspections.
• Weld parts, manually or robotically, according to specifications and within acceptable production requirements.
• Unload and package parts according to EIMCo standards and customer requirements.
• Complete accurate daily records (date, times, quantities of parts ran, and scrap) for every job worked on, on Shop Travelers and in the ERP system.
• Follow instructions from all EIMCo documentation, including: Shop Traveler, Inspection Sheets, and blueprints.
• Inform quality control, shift supervisor/ lead person of any problems or concerns with parts.
• Accept responsibility for the quality of products/services provided and perform all required inspections in accordance with the EIMCo Quality Manual.
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment, watch and listen for abnormal conditions, and report any concerns to maintenance and/or shift supervisor/lead immediately.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly manner and comply with all 5S procedures.
• Conduct all tasks and behaviors in a safe manner and comply with all EIMCO Safety Policies, including the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, as outlined in the EIMCo Safety Manual.
• Maintain all required documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check with department supervisor on machine assignment and job assignment.
• Discuss with current welder from preceding shift about the machine’s performance and any possible difficulties encountered during the course of the shift.
• Set-up welding equipment in accordance with specified set-up procedures and within acceptable set-up requirements.
• Fabricate welding jigs when necessary.
• Create inspection checklist for first-time jobs.
• Conduct and document a first-piece inspection and obtain approval from Quality Control before proceeding.
• Perform adjustments on machines and/or programs as needed, based upon results of first-piece inspections.
• Weld parts, manually or robotically, according to specifications and within acceptable production requirements.
• Unload and package parts according to EIMCo standards and customer requirements.
• Complete accurate daily records (date, times, quantities of parts ran, and scrap) for every job worked on, on Shop Travelers and in the ERP system.
• Follow instructions from all EIMCo documentation, including: Shop Traveler, Inspection Sheets, and blueprints.
• Inform quality control, shift supervisor/ lead person of any problems or concerns with parts.
• Accept responsibility for the quality of products/services provided and perform all required inspections in accordance with the EIMCo Quality Manual.
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment, watch and listen for abnormal conditions, and report any concerns to maintenance and/or shift supervisor/lead immediately.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly manner and comply with all 5S procedures.
• Conduct all tasks and behaviors in a safe manner and comply with all EIMCO Safety Policies, including the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, as outlined in the EIMCo Safety Manual.
• Maintain all required documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General skills with hand and power tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to multitask on a wide variety of projects

Here's what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to routinely bend and squat
• Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, and platforms
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively grasp
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Education and Experience:

Mechanical skills background required. One to two years of welding experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred, but not required. Formal education or experience may be substituted with training when competency in the position is demonstrated.

Working Conditions:

This is a safety sensitive position. This work is performed in a manufacturing setting with moderate to high levels of noise due to machinery and equipment processes. The temperature of the facility will vary based on the outside weather conditions. This position requires the use of personal protective equipment for safety compliance and may include overtime as deemed necessary by management.

EIMCo is a safety-sensitive workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon results of a 10-panel drug screening, including marijuana.

EIMCo is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.