Welder II - 1st Shift

Cadrex; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Education Support

Safety Footwear

Referral Bonuses

Annual Bonus

Job summary

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Welder II to perform manual welding and produce weldments to defined specifications and production schedules.

You will prepare tools, set up jobs, inspect quality, read prints, and collaborate with the lead to maintain safety and efficiency while developing skills across workstations. This onsite Minnesota role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as described in the total compensation section.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a metal manufacturing setting preferred.
• Pass AWS certifications for MIG welding steel and aluminum.
• Understand welding symbols, print tolerances and quality measuring equipment.
• Meet or exceed company PPM level standards by consistently producing quality work.
• Obtain and maintain weld certifications in two or more welding processes specific to employee's location.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and work orders.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
• Arrange parts for welding and staging processes.
• Perform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/control plan (including documentation of results).
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Lead.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow safety procedures.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Cross trained in multiple workstations.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading welding symbols

Quality inspection

Print interpretation

Basic math

Cross-training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding equipment handling

Measuring tools

AWS certifications

Job description

Description OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Welder II to use Manual Welding skills to manufacture weldments to defined specifications, workmanship standards and production schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobsArrange parts for welding and staging processes Perform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/control plan (including documentation of results)Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the LeadMaintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety proceduresRead and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Write simple correspondenceUphold site efficiency standardsLearn and demonstrate continuous improvement for Safety and Quality standards and procedures Perform other duties as requested by the LeadAssist in other work areas as assignedUnderstand welding symbols, print tolerances and quality measuring equipmentWork completely independently without supervisionTrouble shoot and resolve issues in assigned work center Produce quality work at company standard efficiency level for assigned work centerCross trained in multiple workstations

REQUIREMENTS

1+ years in a metal manufacturing setting preferred Pass AWS certifications for MIG welding steel and aluminumPossess a basic understanding of welding symbols, print tolerances and quality measuring equipmentMeet or exceed company PPM level standards by consistently producing quality workObtain and maintain weld certifications in two or more welding processes specific to employee's locationAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to read and interpret prints and work ordersAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

M-F

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

Health/dental/vision coverage Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Generous paid time off and holiday pay Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% Education support program Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement Referral bonuses Bonus plan for all full-time employees

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

$25-$32 per hour