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

AAON; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Job summary

AAON in Memphis, TN seeks a Welder Helper to assist Welder I and II with welding tasks and prep work. You will prepare workpieces, set up equipment, and help maintain a safe, clean work area while following safety procedures. There is potential to assist in training new helpers and gain hands-on welding experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal relation skills.
• Good decision making and analytical problem solving.
• Proficient at multitasking and staying organized.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Welder I and II with welding tasks as directed.
• 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 and interpret basic welding blueprints and instructions.
• Assist in tack welding components for final welds.
• Support safe and clean work environment for welders.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Assist in training and mentoring new helpers as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Job description

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