Welder - 2nd Shift

DWM Holdings; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated 2nd shift Production Team Welder in Valdosta, Georgia. Responsibilities include fitting and welding steel and aluminum using MIG and TIG processes while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have experience with AWS welding specifications and demonstrate physical capability and reliability. The ideal applicant will manage their own work environment and produce high-quality welds in a fast-paced setting. Previous experience and an Associate's in Welding Technology are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with ANSI Z49.1 for safety in welding and closely adhere to practices.
• Ability to pass practical weld tests on company products.
• Physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform strenuous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld steel and aluminum parts using MIG and TIG processes.
• Ensure safety practices are applied in all aspects of work.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections and maintain workspace cleanliness.

Skills

Welding in compliance with AWS standards

MIG and TIG welding techniques

Proficient in reading blueprints

Collaborative team skills

Physical endurance for manual tasks

Commitment to safety practices

Education

Associate’s Degree in Welding Technology

Tools

MIG welding machine

TIG welding machine

Thermal-cutting equipment

Job description

DWM Holdings is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a 2nd shift Production Team Welder position. The Production Team Welder will be responsible for fitting and welding of steel and aluminum using a MIG and/or TIG process, and work on special projects as required. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a member of the Production department.

This position will train on first shift and then transition to second shift once the ideal candidate is fully trained.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies safe work practices in accordance with ANSIZ49.1 and company policy
• Familiar with welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, WPQR.
• Able to locate and understand shielding gas, filler metal, and base material certifications
• Experienced in welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel and AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum standards
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core (FCAW experience is useful)
• Capable of performing fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions, fixed and rotated
• Consistently produces structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing welds in a fast-paced production environment
• Performs in-process quality inspections of own work and executes high-quality repairs quickly
• Takes full ownership of a welding machine and adheres to a daily/weekly PM schedule
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S principles and company policy
• Utilizes thermal-cutting equipment such as flame‑cutting torch or plasma‑arc equipment to fabricate parts
• Fills cavities or corrects malformation in parts and hammers out bulges and bends in metal workpieces

Requirements

• Safety conscious and thoroughly familiar with ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (available online for free at http://www.aws.org/library/doclib/AWS-Z49.pdf)
• Thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Able to pass a practical weld test on company products, using sample drawings and WPS
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in challenging positions and tight areas)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Must be reliable, self‑motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week, Second Shift
• Associate’s Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply.