Welder 1st Shift

GENTHERM GmbH; Trenton (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending benefits

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) in Trenton, MO is seeking a Set-Up & Operator to join the welding cell. You will set up equipment, perform GMAW and GTAW welds, assess weld integrity, and implement teach points to ensure quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and welding experience is preferred. Monday–Friday 7am–3:30pm with potential overtime and competitive hourly pay starting at $20.09, increasing to $23.73 after 360 days.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to perform the duties of the occupation in accordance with quality and quantity standards and to perform the physical, mental, and visual requirements of the job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old to be employed in manufacturing per OSHA rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all the equipment in the cell including the automatic welders and assist operators that might be assigned to the cell.
• Perform tests and appropriate repairs to tooling such as adapters, fixtures, and perform physical and quality checks of parts from tooling.
• Provide production reports and maintain records, maintain equipment through preventative maintenance, move materials, load wire coils, and change fixtures and testers as required.
• Clean and maintain the area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Welding

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Job description

At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Set-Up & Operator must have a working knowledge of the safety concerns on the equipment along with knowledge of work instructions and procedures.

Must have the ability to select machine settings to perform quality welding using inert gases (GMAW) and tungsten inert gas (GTAW), and be able to quickly assess the soundness and integrity of the weld bead and make “teach point” corrections as needed.

Responsible for satisfactory penetration to insure quality weld, with good appearance and make appropriate adjustments if required.

Must be able to set up and operate all the equipment in the cell including the automatic welders and assist operators that might be assigned to the cell.

Will perform tests and appropriate repairs to tooling such as adapters, fixtures, and perform physical and quality checks of parts from tooling.

Provides production reports and maintains records where needed along with maintaining equipment through preventative maintenance, moving materials, loading wire coils, and performing quality checks, along with changing fixtures and testers as required.

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the area.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Starting pay is $20.09 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $23.73 per hour after 360 days.Work hours are Monday-Friday 7am – 3:30pm with both voluntary and mandatory OT on weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be qualified to perform the duties of the occupation in accordance with quality and quantity standards and to perform the physical, mental, and visual requirements of the job in a safe and efficient manner.

Highschool Diploma or GED.

Must be a minimum of 18 years old to be employed in manufacturing per OSHA rules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Welding experience and or certifications.

NICE TO KNOW

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

Company: Modine Manufacturing Company (US)

Country/Region: US

Published: Oct 14, 2026