Welder Helper

Gexpro Services; Brewton (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Voluntary benefits (critical illness,?

Employee assistance program

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Gexpro Services in Brewton, AL is hiring a Welder Helper I. This entry-level role supports welding operations by preparing materials, cleaning surfaces, and assisting welders and fabricators.

You must have a HS diploma or GED, read English instructions, and perform measurements with tape, calipers, and micrometers. Join a team-focused environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret simple instructions.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Miles of math and measurement in standard and metric units.
• Able to use tape measures, calipers and micrometers accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders and fabricators with material preparation for welding operations.
• Remove mill scale, paint, residue and rust from product to ensure clean surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces for welding, including grinding, deburring and cutting.
• Self-inspect products before and after weld preparation for quality standards.
• Transport and position materials for welding, using hoists or manual handling.
• Hold or secure parts during welding and fabrication process.
• Deburr and grind materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocol.
• Clean and maintain welding tools, machinery, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Welder and Fabricator III.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Fluent in English

Read work instructions

Mathematical skills

Tape measure use

Basic computer skills

Self-motivated team player

Stamina for standing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Gexpro Services

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Welder Helper I

Reports To: Welder and Fabricator III

Location: Brewton, AL

Pay Rate: $14.50 to $17.00

ABOUT FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES:

With two locations in Brewton, AL and Theodore, AL, Frontier Technologies specialize in Energy, Services, Engineering, and Logistics providing quality components and services to our customers that encompass fabrications, assemblies, subtractive manufacturing and the rework, repair, or refurbishment of a wide range of A-C Components items including in-house testing and engineering evaluations. Frontier Technologies is now part of Gexpro Services, a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Various Medical, dental, vision plans to best suit your needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary benefits that include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, discounts on pet, home and car insurance
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.

Welder Helper I Responsibilities

The welding helper/laborer position is a team entry level member who is responsible for helper duties in the welding department. Welder Helpers will be grinding, deburring, cutting scrap metal, and prepping for welders. The Welder Helper I will report to the Welder and Fabricator III.

• Assist welders and fabricators with material preparation for welding operations
• Remove mill scale, paint, residue and rust from product to ensure clean surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces for welding, including grinding, deburring and cutting.
• Self-inspect products before and after weld preparation for quality standards.
• Transport and position materials for welding, using hoists or manual handling.
• Hold or secure parts during welding and fabrication process.
• Deburr and grind materials
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocol
• Clean and maintain welding tools, machinery, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Welder and Fabricator III

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Able to read and interpret work instructions
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Perform Math skills in standard and metric measurements
• Able to accurately read/use a tape measure, calipers and micrometers
• Basic computer skills
• Passion for doing a job well
• A “self-motivated” team player
• Able to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditions
• Able to stand for long periods of time, crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easily
• Able to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Must pass a background check and drug test

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gexpro Services (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.