Welder 1st Shift

CAB Construction; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

MCAP/DCAP

401K

Job summary

CAB Construction in Minnesota is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to read blueprints, set up and weld components using MIG, TIG, and SMAW, and inspect finished welds. This hourly position emphasizes safety and efficient material use.

CAB Construction requires a high school diploma or GED and welding training; strong blueprint reading; ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate safely with forklifts. The company offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K, and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational welding training strongly preferred.
• Experience with MIG/TIG/SMAW welding.
• Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work related materials.
• Strong blueprint reading.
• Experience in MIG/TIG/SMAW (stick) welding.
• Layout, assemble in jigs or fixtures, weld, and inspect welds.
• Maintain safe work habits.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and bend/twist.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Plan work by reviewing work orders and minimize waste.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

TIG welding

SMAW welding

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Reading materials

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational welding training

Job description

Company pays 100% of employee Medical Insurance

Sign on Bonus $5000.00

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Read and understand work related materials.
• Strong blueprint reading.
• Experience in MIG/TIG/SMAW (stick) welding.
• Sanding, chipping and cleaning of parts.
• Layout, assemble in jigs or fixtures, weld, and inspect welds.
• Perform safe work habits.
• Must be able to bend, twist, climb and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must clean work area at end of each shift or as required.
• Plan work by reviewing work orders and incorporating maximum usage of material with minimum waste.
• Must clean and organize work area throughout shift and at the end of shift.
• Must be able to respond quickly and smoothly to production and customer needs understanding changes to the schedule dictate the work performed.
• Must pass and maintain ability to wear appropriate PPE and monitoring requirements.

Skills and Abilities

The following skills and abilities are required in order for a Welder/Fabricator to consistently meet the highest levels of performance.

• Communicate: Read and understand work related materials.
• Strong Blueprint reading.
• Use math skills to solve problems.
• Experience in MIG/TIG/SMAW (stick) welding.
• Sanding, chipping and cleaning of parts.
• Layout, assemble in jigs or fixtures, weld, and inspect welds.
• Perform safe work habits.
• Able to bend, twist, climb and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Manage one’s time to maximize productivity.
• Train others to develop depth and support in the team.
• Recommend needed equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Look for ways to help people being conscious of a team concept.
• Determine the causes of technical problems and find solutions for them.
• Test and inspect products, services, or processes. Evaluate quality or performance.
• Determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Maintain equipment on a routine basis.
• Assist or perform repair of machines or systems.

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Vocational training in welding strongly preferred.

Experience

• Mechanical: Knowledge of designing, using and repairing machines and tools.

Hours

• Forty-hour work week.
• Overtime, especially when working with customer or production deadlines.
• This position is an hourly position.

This is a safety sensitive position due to the use of lifting and moving heavy material with forklifts and hoists.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• MCAP/DCAP
• 401K