Welder - 3rd Shift

Hendrickson; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, travel, and disability insurance

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Hendrickson in Elizabethtown, KY seeks an experienced Welder to perform MIG, hand, and robotic welding operations and to inspect and ensure products meet quality standards. The role requires reading blueprints, quality checks, and adherence to safety practices in a non-temperature controlled facility.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and welding experience, pass a certification test, and be able to lift up to 65 lbs while maintaining a strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, with prior welding experience.
• Welding certification test must be passable.
• Drug and alcohol screen required; must remain drug-free.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, hand and robotic welding operations to produce product at required production and quality levels.
• Inspect product using total quality concepts.
• Report daily activities on work orders and other media.
• Conduct quality checks using basic measurement equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and wear PPE.
• Contribute to safety culture and report concerns.

Skills

MIG welding

Robotic welding

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Prior welding experience

Tools

Robotic welding equipment

Measurement tools (calipers, etc.)

Job description

Job Description Assist in the timely production of all welded parts and ensure welds being completed are within acceptable quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Perform MIG, hand and robotic welding operations to produce product at the required production and quality level as instructed.
• Perform inspection on product utilizing total quality concepts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Accurately report daily activities on work orders and other media as required.
• Conduct required quality checks using basic measurement equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Exercise safe working habits while operating machines, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety culture, participating in safety training sessions, and promptly reporting any safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

High School Diploma/GED required. Prior welding experience, required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to pass welding certification test.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen and remain drug free throughout the term of employment.
• Must follow all safety practices and policies.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Must be able to physically lift 65 lbs.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp.
• Frequent forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Lifting and carrying up to 40lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Non-temperature controlled manufacturing facility.
• Must wear eye, ear, and foot protection.

Behavioral Traits

• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels.
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives to assist colleagues with theirs.
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Listening - Understands and learns from what others say.
• Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation
• financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
• a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness