Welder II

Safco Products; Milford (IA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Safco in Milford, IA is seeking a Welder II to set up and perform welding operations up to quality standards at our manufacturing plant. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires alignment with safety policies on the production floor.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of welding experience, with proficiency in blueprint reading and use of inspection equipment. Competitive benefits and a $2,000 sign-on bonus are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of weld experience.
• Proven experience reading blueprints and using inspection equipment/measuring devices.
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques.
• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing and data entry.
• Ability to use math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform welding per prints including spot welding, robotic welder, and MIG welding.
• Finish the product to meet workmanship standards (grinding and sanding).
• Enter work order data required for labor reporting into the computer system.
• Use inspection equipment and review blueprints to ensure work meets quality standards.
• Maintain a clean workstation and production floor.
• Follow health and safety policies and guidelines.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Data entry

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

JDE/Oracle

Job description

Description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! For offers extended on or after July 1, 2026. Earn $1,000 after 90 days and $1,000 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 work order 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
• Proven experience reading blueprints and using inspection equipment/measuring devices
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques
• 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 for 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 solutions 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.