Welder - 1st Shift

Potential with Quanex; Trumann (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

15% ESPP return

Employer paid disability & life保险

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree and ongoing

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Trumann, Arkansas, is seeking a Welder for 1st shift to join our production team. You will read blueprints, prepare parts, and MIG-weld roof scuttles, doorway components, and other architectural products with steel or aluminum.

We emphasize safety, quality, and teamwork, with potential overtime on Fridays and a wage range of $19.00–$23.00 per hour. A welding test will be administered during the interview process.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in welding of stainless steel and/or aluminum parts.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Availability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review drawing to double-check dimensions of unit, and determine placement of hinges, lock, cover and frame.
• Move parts onto table and position stiffeners, reinforcements, shoes, and weld following standard procedures.
• Operate MIG welding machine and use hammer, chisel, wire cutters, ruler, clamps as appropriate.
• Move completed unit weighing up to 300 lb ten feet to the table and then to the aisle.
• Follow all plant safety rules and regulations and ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Goal Completion

Tools

MIG Welding

Job description

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• Posted on October 22, 2026

Locations

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Trumann, AR 72472, USA

• On-site
• Production & Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: WELDE008019

Description

Quanex is looking for a Welder - 1st Shift to join our team located in Trumann, Arkansas

We are seeking a skilled welder to p erform duties involved in welding roof scuttles, sidewalk doors and other products in the Architectural product line, primarily standard products.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Welder position?

• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment
• Ability to make an impact
• Mon- Thurs 10 hours days(5:00am-3:30pm) and Overtime on Friday

What Success Looks Like:

• Review drawing to double-check dimensions of unit, and to determine placement of hinges, lock, cover and frame,
  reinforcing, etc.
• Move parts on to table.
• Position stiffeners, reinforcements, shoes, etc. and weld following standard welding
  procedures for steel or aluminum.
• Move completed unit to appropriate designated area.
• Operate MIG welding machine. Use hammer, chisel, wire cutters, ruler, clamps as appropriate.
• Move parts and completed unit weighing up to 300# ten feet to the table, then ten feet to the aisle.
• Comply with all the Safety requirements established for the assigned area.
• Knowledge in use of welding, bending and other power and hand tools.
• Job involves repeated bending and twisting of body in order to position and hold parts to be welded, and long periods of standing in one place.
• Use of reading and writing. Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Be knowledgeable about and comply with all ISO 9001 standards applying to position.
• Follow all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Meet all quality control standards.
• Meet productivity standards set up for the position.
• Meet attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Properly maintain all assigned equipment.
• Keep work areas are clean and maintain 5 S standards.
• Ability to safely move around the shop floor.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in welding of stainless steel and/or aluminum parts
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math
• Availability to work overtime as needed

The hourly wage for this position is$19.00 - $23.00 per hour. Pay will be commensurate with your experience; a welding test will be administered as part of the interview process.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Critical Thinking Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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