Welder - 1st Shift

HSM; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

On-Site Medical Clinics

Teladoc

Professional Development

Discounts

Job summary

Hickory Metal Plant, part of HSM, in Hickory, NC, is seeking a MIG welder to support daily production in a non-climate-controlled plant environment. The role focuses on welding, component repair, quality measurement, and operating robotic welders, with emphasis on safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications include at least 18 years old, no formal education required, and 6 months manufacturing experience preferred; candidates must be able to pass a manual welding test and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of previous work experience in a manufacturing setting preferred but not required for consideration.
• Read blueprint and caliper are preferred.
• MIG welder. There is not minimum time requirement, and experience may be from any environment.
• Must pass manual welding test.

Responsibilities

• Stock components as necessary for daily activities.
• Repair or replace MIG welder components, such as welding lead, regulators, diffusers, and welding tips.
• Replace wire stump as needed.
• Measure and record quality information.
• Report and correct quality issues as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Actively participate in housekeeping requirements for the department.
• Operate robotic welders to include basic troubleshooting and programming.
• Perform part quality inspections using appropriate measuring device and gages.
• Track and record downtime of weld cell during production run.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Manual welding test

Physical stamina

Tools

Robotic welders

Measuring devices

Job description

Hickory Metal Plant
Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Stock components as necessary for daily activities.
• Repair or replace MIG welder components, such as welding lead, regulators, diffusers, and welding tips.
• Replace wire stump as needed.
• Measure and record quality information.
• Report and correct quality issues as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Actively participate in housekeeping requirements for the department.
• Operate robotic welders to include basic troubleshooting and programming.
• Perform part quality inspections using appropriate measuring device and gages.
• Track and record downtime of weld cell during production run.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Stock components as necessary for daily activities.
• Repair or replace MIG welder components, such as welding lead, regulators, diffusers, and welding tips.
• Replace wire stump as needed.
• Measure and record quality information.
• Report and correct quality issues as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Actively participate in housekeeping requirements for the department.
• Operate robotic welders to include basic troubleshooting and programming.
• Perform part quality inspections using appropriate measuring device and gages.
• Track and record downtime of weld cell during production run.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What You Will Bring

• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job.
• Formal education is not required.
• Minimum of 6 months of previous work experience in a manufacturing setting preferred but not required for consideration.
• Read blueprint and caliper are preferred.
• MIG welder. There is not minimum time requirement, and experience may be from any environment.
• Must pass manual welding test.Must be at least 18 years ofage to perform this job.
• Formal education is not required.
• Minimum of 6 months of previous work experience in a manufacturing setting preferred but not required for consideration.
• Read blueprint and caliper are preferred.
• MIG welder. There is not minimum time requirement, and experience may be from any environment.
• Must pass manual welding test.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time, stand and use hands to grasp, handle or feel.
• Employee may on occasion be required to speak, hear, bend, stood, kneel, crouch, and walk on wet surfaces.
• The employee must frequently lift, move, and/or drag/push more than 40 pounds. Employee may also be requested to extended shift, work overtime, and /or weekends. Employee will work with solvents, oils and grease daily (gloves are required to protect hands and fingers)
• Employee must be willing and able to abide by all policy.
• Duties are performed primarily a manufacturing setting and may expose employee to loud noise levels, extreme temperatures, chemical and fumes, and moving mechanical parts.
• Work is completed in a non-climate-controlled plant environment and employee will have frequent interaction with managers and other employees.
• Standard hazards within a manufacturing plant where safety precautions and personal protective equipment must be maintained all the time.

Why Join Us?

Health & Wellness : Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.

Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.

Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO : 104 hours of Vacation + company paid holidays.

On-Site Medical Clinics : Free for you and covered dependents.

Teladoc : 24/7 access with no copay.

Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities .

Discounts : Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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