Welder Weekend Shift

SPX Technologies; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Competitive health insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is looking for a skilled Welder in Springfield, Missouri. This role involves operating welding equipment to create high-quality parts and subassemblies. Candidates should have significant experience and be capable of working in various team settings.

The job offers generous paid time off and health benefits starting on day one, ensuring a supportive work environment. Join us to contribute to our commitment to excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to modify welding configurations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Capability to effectively communicate instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate an overhead crane safely.
• Adjust welding leads for optimal performance.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

MIG (Wire Feed Welding)/GMAW processes

Reading measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years of welding experience

Experience with sheet metal fabrication

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Pneumatic impact wrenches

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating welding and manufacturing equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product. Weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety of production lines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place
• Adjust welding leads, current, feed, and gas to proper weld configurations
• Cuts and forms metal parts and components using hand tools, torch or welding equipment
• Welds components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Accurately operate and read measuring devices
• Assemble and weld various metal parts together
• Properly position material/parts to be welded
• Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands
• Follow verbal and written work instructions including ability to read drawing prints
• Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work in both team and individual settings
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, punching, shearing, cutting, forming, and assembly

Certifications / Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to MIG (Wire Feed Welding)/GMAW processes
• Ability to weld light and heavy gauge sheet metal; materials include carbon black steel and stainless steel
• Formal training and certification in welding
• Knowledge of measuring instruments, hand tools, and pneumatic impact wrenches
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate instructions and messages
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment requires the use of earplugs. Workplace safety is a primary concern and it requires employee to maintain good housekeeping.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.