Welder (Second Shift)

ZipRecruiter; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical equipment manufacturing sector is seeking a full-time welder for second shift work. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding metal kits into finished goods, with essential tasks including reading blueprints, preparing parts for welding, and ensuring quality through detailed inspections. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate self-motivation, reliability, and a willingness to adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a welding test.
• Disciplined, punctual, and self-motivated.
• 1 to 3 months related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and blueprints to determine positioning of parts.
• Welds along vertical or overhead weld lines.
• Repairs broken or cracked metal objects.

Skills

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Quality

Safety and Security

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY: THIS POSITION IS FOR FULL-TIME SECOND SHIFT. Starting schedule during training will be Monday to Friday 6AM-3PM and transition to full-time second-shift 2PM-11PM. This position is primarily responsible for welding metal kits into finish goods by performing the following duties. Qualification for benefits will begin after a three-month probation period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Read drawings and blueprints to determine positioning of parts.

· Read measuring tapes and calipers for positioning of parts.

· Cleans or degreases parts.

· Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on table, bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.

· Lays out, positions, and tack welds workpieces.

· Welds along vertical or overhead weld lines.

· Holds torch at proper angle to metal and guides along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld.

· Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.

· Repairs broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, and builds up metal parts.

· Scarfs or grooves weld prior to applying filler metal.

· Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests;

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

· We are looking for a disciplined, punctual, and self-motivated team member who can grow into a leadership position.

· Must pass a welding test.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS:

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibrations. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Company DescriptionWe are a small business that designs and manufactures electrical equipment.Company DescriptionWe are a small business that designs and manufactures electrical equipment.