Welder - First Shift Position

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a skilled welder to join our Auburn, AL manufacturing site on first shift (5:00 am–3:30 pm, Mon–Thu; weekends as needed 5:00 am–1:30 pm). This role focuses on Mig and Tig welding, machine setup, and quality checks in a safety-conscious, team-based environment.

You will read blueprints and specs, perform changeovers, and ensure parts meet specifications. Donaldson emphasizes reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Complete Donaldson welding certification.
• Proficient in the operation, changeover, and all required quality checks for department.
• Reads and understands blueprints, pack specs, shipping requirements, and route sheets.
• Shows strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Performs Mig and Tig welding processes.
• Adjust welding machine settings as required to maintain a quality weld.
• Performs setups and changeovers for departments in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Change tips, weld liner, nozzle, wire, and torch.
• May rotate to other departments as needed to operate a variety of equipment.
• Uses all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• May be required to wear PAPR.
• Interprets part prints, specifications, production orders, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Completes daily inspections and cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Utilizes route sheets and blueprints as needed to produce parts accordingly.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime hours.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

Blueprint reading

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Education

Two-year welding certificate

Donaldson welding certification

Tools

Welding machines

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The role is located on-site at our manufacturing site in Auburn, AL. This role is first shift with hours of 5:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and weekends as need with hours of 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs Mig and Tig welding processes.
• Adjust welding machine settings as required to maintain a quality weld.
• Performs setups and changeovers for departments in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Change tips, weld liner, nozzle, wire, and torch.
• May rotate to other departments as needed to operate a variety of equipment.
• Uses all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• May be required to wear PAPR.
• Interprets part prints, specifications, production orders, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Completes daily inspections and cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Utilizes route sheets and blueprints as needed to produce parts accordingly.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime hours.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Complete Donaldson welding certification.
• Demonstrate proficiently in the operation, changeover, and all required quality checks for department for which applying.
• Reads and understands blueprints, pack specs, shipping requirements, and route sheets.
• Shows strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience welding in a production environment.
• Two-year welding certificate from an accredited welding program.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: Mig welding, Tig welding, blueprints, safety, troubleshooting, quality checks, team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world’s most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more.

Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents.

The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

Learn more at www.donaldson.com.