Welder- Second Shift

Heil Trailer; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 24,571 - 34,995; Full time

Job summary

Heil Trailer in Athens, Tennessee is looking for a dedicated welder to perform welding and fabrication tasks. Responsibilities include preparing materials, welding per quality standards, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Applicants must be proficient in GMAW and GTAW techniques and able to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in MIG/TIG welding. This is a full-time position with a starting pay of $21.62 per hour plus shift differentials for night shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work any shift.
• Proficient in welding techniques.
• Familiar with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and prep for ATO trailers.
• Work safely and efficiently in manufacturing.
• Assist other employees as necessary.

Skills

GMAW welding techniques

GTAW welding techniques

Teamwork

Problem analysis

Attention to detail

Education

High School

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Pay

Starting pay: $21.62 per hour plus $2 per hour shift differential for night shift positions.

Position Summary

Perform various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Perform all tasks necessary in the manufacture of finished product. Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Job Functions

• Work every Monday through Friday – 40 hours constitutes a regular work week.
• Work overtime as required.
• Understand welding safety and comply with all PPE requirements at all times.
• Receive both written and verbal assignments and perform work assigned by department supervisor.
• Provide assistance to other employees as assigned.
• Work in any area of the facility where skills and/or experience are deemed most useful.
• Fit up components and perform welding prep as needed.
• Perform welding per quality standards for ATO trailers.
• Inform Supervisor/Lead Person of material discrepancies or other issues found with product.
• Read and interpret blueprints, bills of material, and work instructions as necessary to perform each assigned task.
• Understand quality standards and requirements and perform all functions skillfully, efficiently and with high degree of quality.
• Work safe every day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must work to plant safety requirements.
• Must be proficient in GMAW & GTAW welding techniques.
• Must have the ability to work any shift.
• Must have a quality orientation with attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in problem analysis.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas; all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand as needed.
• Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques required.

Safety and Policy Practices

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Affirmative Action

All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Behaviors

• Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team Player – works well as a member of a group.

Motivations

• Job Security – inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe.
• Growth Opportunities – inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Ability to Make an Impact – inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Education

High School (preferred).

Experience

• MIG and/or TIG training or experience (preferred).
• Aluminum welding experience a plus (preferred).

Skills

• Welding (preferred).
• Manufacturing (preferred).
• Assembly (preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and persons otherwise protected by law are strongly encouraged to apply. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.