Welder- Litchfield 2nd Shift

Bobcat Company; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobcat Company in Litchfield, Minnesota is seeking a Welder to join our team. The role involves welding together metal components as per blueprints and specifications, using electric arc and spot welding equipment. The position requires the ability to follow safety procedures and maintain product quality.

Successful candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills. The job offers a competitive pay scale starting at $24.50 per hour based on experience, with potential overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow welding procedures and maintain safety standards.
• Strong communication skills are essential for teamwork.
• Must read blueprints and follow work orders accurately.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components according to specifications.
• Set up welding equipment properly before operation.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Perform quality checks on welds and components.

Skills

Electric arc-welding

Spot welding

Blueprint reading

Quality checking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Job Information

Weld together metal components of products as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, weld procedures or oral instructions, using electric arc‑welding equipment or spot welder.

Shift: 2nd Shift – 4:30 pm–3:00 am Monday–Thursday (potential mandatory OT on Fridays). Pay Scale: $24.50 + D.O.E. + $2.00 Shift Differential.

Role & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Sets up electrode wire per procedure to prepare welding equipment for operation.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in a jig or fixture.
• Strikes arc and manually guides electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece using power equipment as needed.
• Runs spot welder as needed, ensuring proper tips are used.
• Ensures spot welder tacks are secure and uniform without dimpling opposite surface.
• Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Uses side grinder to clean up all grinding splatter and ensure quality surfaces near weld zone.

Other Duties

• Keeps work area clean, orderly and maintains 5S schedule.
• Required to fill out daily production sheets.
• Required to accurately scan and record information in the Oracle inventory system.
• Required to correctly identify and label parts for their specific area with correct quantity and location.
• Performs quality checks as required.
• Assists in the instruction and training of others as requested by supervisor.
• Completes preventative maintenance and other duties as directed by Total Production Maintenance.
• Performs other non‑essential duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Education Required: High School Diploma/Equivalent.
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
• Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements.
• Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
• Travel Required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Global Breadth: Single‑Site (One Location).
• Prerequisite Training Course completed.