Welder - Night Shift

Virnig Manufacturing

Minnesota

On-site

USD 31,708 - 45,161

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO including vacation and paid holidays

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

Virnig Manufacturing is seeking a Welder in Minnesota. You will set up, operate, and maintain MIG welding equipment to produce high-quality products efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include operating welders, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety policies are followed. A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of welding experience are required.

This position offers a starting wage of $27.90/hour along with comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), PTO, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience in welding and/or equivalent field or completion of trade school course required.
Basic math skills required.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

Operate welder to weld various component parts.
Perform daily and weekly equipment maintenance.
Monitor the fit up and welding processes.

Skills

Ability to operate pneumatic and hand tools

General knowledge of wire feed welding of mild steel

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to express ideas and listen actively

Ability to work independently and as a team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year of experience in welding or equivalent field

Tools

Forklift and hoist

Job description

Description

As a Welder, you’ll set up, operate, and maintain MIG welding equipment to build products that meet or exceed Virnig quality standards in a safe and efficient manner. Strong communication and interaction skills are needed. Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills are essential to develop solutions to problems that arise, while organizational skills are necessary to ensure work is done correctly, on time, and properly documented. The person in this position will be cross trained to be a backup in other areas of production as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Operate welder to weld various component parts and sub-weldments.
Utilize hand tools, fixtures, and clamps for small welding applications.
Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions, standing for long periods.
Monitor the fit up and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts that cause warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Pull all prints and verify that attachments/weldments are correct.
Hit daily production numbers set by the schedule.
Detect faulty operation of equipment and notify supervisors when necessary.
Perform daily and weekly equipment maintenance to ensure good working condition.
Ensure all safety policies are followed, wear personal protective equipment.
Participate in proper ergonomic practices as designed of this position.
Maintain a clean and organized area/work station.
Work as a team-member to aid all shifts and support personnel to operate to departmental standards including quality and productivity goals.
Responsible to inform leads(s) of any concerns that arise.
Be cooperative, positive, and respectful with management, leads, coworkers and team.
Assist in other areas as needed, other duties as assigned.
Work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent; basic math skills required.
Minimum 1-year experience in welding and/or equivalent field or completion of trade school course required.
Forklift and hoist experience preferred.

Skills

Ability to operate pneumatic and hand tools such as sanders, grinders, and cutting torches.
General knowledge of wire feed welding of mild steel.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read tape measure to perform accurate measurements per specific print and drawing tolerances.
Ability to express ideas, share information, and listen actively.
Able to work both independently and as a team.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Frequent bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching required throughout the shift.
Regular exposure to repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders.
Ability to stand for extended periods on concrete floors.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, helmet, ear plugs, and safety glasses.

Benefits