Welder -2nd shift

Avail Infrastructure Solutions; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder for their 2nd shift operations. This role involves working with various materials and joint configurations in a supportive and collaborative environment. The company values a strong work ethic and character, providing opportunities for career growth and skill development. With a focus on safety and quality, you will be part of a team that takes pride in contributing to vital infrastructure projects. If you have a passion for welding and are ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Career Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of welding experience or training.
• Must have or achieve welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Reference blueprints and determine job requirements.
• Operate welding gun to weld various materials.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Operating Welding Equipment

Education

Welding Certification

Tools

Welding Machine

Cutting Torch

Grinder

Overhead Crane

Brake Press

Job description

Join to apply for the Welder -2nd shift role at Avail Infrastructure Solutions

Power Up Your Career at Avail!

At Avail Enclosure Systems, we are North America’s largest, most experienced manufacturer of custom-engineered and custom-built modular e-houses. With four U.S.-based facilities, we offer exceptional design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service capabilities, making us one of the most trusted names in the industry.

Start your career with our team! At Avail, we value a strong work ethic and character. We work hard to ensure that each of our team members has access to a supportive working environment that enables individuals to reach their potential, be productive, and work to the best of their ability.

As a Welder, you will be responsible for welding a variety of material thicknesses, various joint configurations, and positions. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position is based in Chattanooga, TN.

Shift: Mon-Thurs 5 pm-3:30 am, Friday 3:00 pm-11:30 am

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: At least 1 year of welding experience or training.
• Skills: Able to read tape measures and blueprints. Able to properly operate welding equipment. Must be trained in applicable SOPs and work instructions.
• Equipment Used: Welding machine, cutting torch, brush, pad, buffer, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, rubber hammer, tape measure. Responsible for running various machinery such as brake press, punch press, control press, shear, and cut-off saw.
• Certificates: Must have or achieve welding certification. Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Attendance Requirement: Requires regular attendance during scheduled shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Physical Demands: Manufacturing/welding position; spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling, crouching, reaching. Requires clear vision at close distances for reading prints/instructions and marking reference points.

Work Environment

Industrial manufacturing environment with loud noise level. Facility is enclosed, ventilated, and heated but not air-conditioned. Smoke from welding is removed by direct airflow from fans. More than 2/3 of time is spent near moving mechanical parts, in heat/humidity. PPE such as safety toe shoes, safety eyewear, and hearing protection are required.

What You’ll Do

• Reference blueprints and confer with Lead to determine job requirements.
• Gather materials and perform layout per specifications.
• Set up welding machine and adjust settings.
• Operate welding gun to weld steel, aluminum, copper, etc.
• Visually examine welds, re-weld defective joints, and remove slag, flux, and spatter.
• Operate cutting torch and plasma cutter as needed.
• Apply weld stencil and notify Inspector when product is ready for inspection.
• Maintain a clean work area.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative Environment: A team that values innovation, teamwork, and quality.
• Benefits: Competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance.

At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, we are more than a workforce – we are a force at work. We take pride in our craft and contribute to infrastructure that powers the world!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, or other protected characteristics.