Welder - Lead - 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm) - $25.00/hour

Atkore International; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Welder in Cartersville, GA, where you will lead a team in welding aluminum cable trays and ensure high-quality fabrication. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and teamwork. You will utilize your welding expertise to guide others, operate advanced machinery, and contribute to a culture that prioritizes employee engagement and development. If you have a passion for welding and a desire to grow within a recognized industry leader, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great Place to Work certified

Top Workplaces USA award winner

Collaborative culture

Engaged workforce

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding experience is required.
• Preferred: Technical School Welding Certificate and High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide other welders in the department.
• Perform setup and operation of welding machines.
• Interpret drawings and fabricate based on blueprints.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Interpretation

Lean Manufacturing

Fabricating Tools Usage

Safety Equipment Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Welding Certificate

Tools

Welding Machines

Tape Measure

Job description

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Welder - Lead - 1st Shift to be based out of Cartersville, GA. Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, this person will be responsible for welding aluminum cable trays, as well as providing direction and guidance to other welders in the department. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of welding experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based companies is desired.

What you’ll do:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and provide guidance to other welders in the department
• Perform setup, adjustments and operation of welding machines within the department
• Ability to use basic fabricating tools (i.e. tape measure)
• Interpret drawings and fabricate based off blueprints
• Fabricate per customer requirements adhering to specifications
• Actively participate in Atkore’s safety program
• Cross train in different areas of the shop as required
• Ensure all processes are carried out with the required use of safety controls and PPE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years of welding experience
• Ability to read a tape measure
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to work 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday
• Technical School Welding Certificate (preferred)
• Ability to squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work a 10-hour shift in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety work shoes. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Who we are:

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities