Welder II

Liberty Diversified International; Iowa; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International is seeking a Welder II for Safco at the Milford, IA plant. You will set up and perform welding per prints (spot, robotic, MIG) and ensure cosmetic quality standards while supporting labor reporting data entry.

The role requires 3+ years of welding experience, blueprint reading, and basic math. We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus, full-time hours, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of weld experience.
• Proven experience reading blue prints and using inspection equipment.
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with data entry and basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Setup and perform welding per prints including (spot welding, robotic welder and MIG welding).
• Finish product to meet workmanship standards (grinding and sanding).
• Enter work order data for labor reporting into the computer system.
• Use inspection equipment and review blueprints to ensure work is meeting or exceeding quality standards.
• Maintain a clean workstation and production floor.
• Work in a manner that emphasizes safety of self and others; follow health and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Mechanical basics

Data entry

Math skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Milford, IA, United States
Business Unit: Safco Products
Remote Type: No Remote

For offers extended on or after July 1, 2026.

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available!
For offers extended on or after July 1, 2026. Earn $1,000 after 90 days and $1,500 after 180 days of successful employment.

As a Welder II with Safco, you will set up and perform all functions of welding which are essential to our business that meet cosmetic quality standards.

This full-time position reports directly to the designated Production Supervisor and is located at Safco's manufacturing plant in Milford, IA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup and perform welding per prints including (spot welding, robotic welder and MIG welding)
• Any required finishing of the product to meet workmanship standard (grinding and sanding)
• Enter w ork o rder data required for labor reporting into the computer system
• Use inspection equipment and review blueprints to ensure work is meeting or exceeding quality standards
• Maintaining a clean workstation and production floor.
• Work in a manner that emphasizes safety of self and others. Follows all health and safety policies and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION , EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High School diploma or GED
• 3+ years of weld experience
• Pr oven experience reading blue prints and using inspection equipment/measuring devices
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing technique s.
• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing and data entry.
• Ability to use math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills and a high degree of responsiveness and empathy for internal and external customers.
• Preferred metal fabrication and welding background.
• Prior work experience with JDE/Oracle in a manufacturing environment is preferred .
• Experience in a high variety, low to mid-volume manufacturing environment a plus .

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting pay rate for this position is $ 23.50 per hour. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and s olutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics ( Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products ) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.