Welder II (2nd Shift 3:30 PM to 2 AM)

Klover Prefab; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Klover Prefab in Quakertown, PA is seeking a Welder II to weld exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings, using MIG welding processes and reading shop drawings to ensure precise panel fit.

The role requires 5+ years MIG welding experience, AWS D1.1 certifications, and a high school diploma. You will work a 2nd shift, Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2 AM, with a $22–$26/hour base rate plus a $2/hour shift differential. Safety and quality are top priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years MIG welding experience or equivalent in manufacturing.
• Read and interpret shop drawings; exact panel layout.
• Current AWS D1.1 certs in GMAW/SMAW.
• High school diploma or GED required; trade edu preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings.
• Gather materials and determine welding method based on specs.
• Measure and cut materials; perform panel layout.
• Pre-assemble panel components for welds and weld to secure.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions.
• Move assembled wall sections to next operation and maintain logs.
• Attend welder and safety training and stay current with certifications.

Skills

MIG welding experience

Read shop drawings

Panel assembly

Welding in various positions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school / vocational education in construction/carpentry

AWS D1.1 GMAW/SMAW certifications

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2 AM (2nd shift)

Pay Rate: $22–$26/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential

The WelderII position is expected to produce welds that support the prefabrication of exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings.

Essential (Core Competencies) Duties

• Read and interpret shop drawings.
• Gather and collect materials.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on specifications and shop drawings.
• Accurately measure and cut miscellaneous materials.
• Perform panel layout in accordance with drawings.
• Pre-assemble panel components in preparation for weld.
• Perform welds to ensure panel stays secured.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Secure wall assembly onto crane, lift of jigs and move to the next operation.
• Attends and/or completes welder and safety training (through KLOVER Learning Management System) as required by management.
• Maintains welding maintenance logs for welder certifications to remain current.
• Perform sheathing of welded panels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years MIG welding experience (or a combination of pre or post-secondary education in welding and work experience).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Trade school/vocational education in construction/carpentry and/or general carpentry experience.
• Current AWS D1.1 GMAW and/or SMAW certifications.

Key Competencies

• The ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing atask through concern for all areas involved.
• The need to be self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position.
• The ability to successfully adapt (personally & professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment.
• The ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• The ability to evaluate, select and act on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives before being asked or required to do so.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to willingly cooperate and work collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties and accomplish group objectives.

Work Environment

The work environment will consist mainly of heavy work in a manufacturing environment. There may be some exposure to seasonal humidity and extreme heat over 85 degrees, excessive noise, and some vibration associated with the use of tools and equipment. Some hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, caustic chemical, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces exist.

Physical Requirements

• Due to the physical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of their hands and arms.
• Employee must be able to see objects close and far away.
• At times, multiple sounds can be heard as an employee is working on job, employee must have the ability to focus on the sound in particular that is associated with the task they are completing. Employees with any sort of hearing impairment would not be considered fit for duty to perform this position.
• Due to the safety sensitive nature of the position, at all times, employee must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of a mind altering or performance altering substance. At no time, should employee be found to be possessing or using a mind or performance altering substance while performing any Company task.

Company Standards

The employee will adhere to the Company’s safety policy and, at all times, will use all the required Personal Protective Equipment provided to employee.

The employee will represent the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served.

The employee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.

The employee will endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies.

Consistently demonstrates Company’s Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.

Klover Benefits

• Medical insurance (opt-out and $40 goes back into every weekly paycheck)
• Medical Gap insurance (picks up deductibles on medical plans)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Basic Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Employee Referral Program (Klover employee receives $1000.00 and the referral will receive $500.00 IF BOTH THE KLOVER EMPLOYEE AND REFERRAL STAY PAST 180 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT)

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