Welder Helper (Nights M-F 5pm-3:30am)

AAON, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Healthcare insurance & Health Savings

Profit sharing or Annual Incentive

Premium 401(k) plan

Job summary

AAON, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Welder Helper for the night shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00 PM–3:30 AM). The role supports Welder I/II, prepares workpieces, sets up tools, reads basic blueprints, and contributes to a safe, organized welding area.

This entry-level position emphasizes teamwork, safety adherence, and hands-on training within AAON’s HVAC manufacturing environment, with opportunities for growth as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret basic welding blueprints and instructions.
• Assist Welder I/II with welding tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean, safe work area.
• Learn and apply proper handling of welding materials and tools.
• Support training and mentoring of new helpers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Welder I/II in various welding tasks.
• Prepare workpieces by cleaning, grinding, and scraping.
• Set up welding equipment and tools under supervision.
• Handle and store welding materials and equipment properly.
• Operate power and hand tools under guidance.
• Read basic welding blueprints and instructions.
• Assist in tack welding components for final welds.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding assistance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Welder Helper (Nights M-F 5pm-3:30am)# Careers## Welder Helper (Nights M-F 5pm-3:30am)Apply: Memphis, TN: Full time: Posted Today: JR103981**Job Description:****Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:**· Assists Welder I and Welder II in various welding tasks as directed.· Prepares workpieces for welding by cleaning, grinding, and scraping as necessary.· Helps set up welding equipment and tools under supervision.· Handles and stores welding materials and equipment properly.· Operates power tools and hand tools under guidance.· Reads and interprets basic welding blueprints and instructions.· Assists in tack welding components together for final welding.· Supports Welder I and Welder II in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.· Learns and follows safety procedures and guidelines at all times.· Assists in training and mentoring new helpers as needed.**Essential Mental Functions**:* Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.* Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.* Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.* Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.* Works effectively in a team environment.* Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.**Essential Physical Functions**:* Lift up to 50lbs.* Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.* Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.**Disclaimer**:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. **Benefits and Compensation Summary:**We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:* Tuition reimbursement* Paid time-off* Paid holidays* Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts* Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus* Premium 401(k) plan### About UsAt AAON and BASX, we’re driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories—where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.