Welding Technician - $2,000 Retention Bonus

Stellar; Kanawha (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar is hiring a full-time welder to fabricate welds for steel, aluminum, and stainless components in a shop environment. You will read blueprints, set up equipment, and perform bench and MIG welding across multiple projects while upholding stringent quality standards.

The role requires the ability to read technical documents, follow detailed work orders, and operate safely with appropriate tooling. Team collaboration and commitment to training are essential.

Qualifications

• Able to commit to welding training provided by the Company.
• Willing to cross train SOP as required by supervisor/manager.
• Successfully complete weld test prior to job offers.
• Able to follow work orders precisely with little to no error.
• Read work orders and tape measure/measuring equipment.
• Have mechanical skills, some computer skills.
• 6 months similar experience or Weld Program Certification from an accredited Trade School or Vocational Program preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel components (bench, MIG).
• Be capable of performing all aspects of welding area.
• Grind welds.
• Work with other employees as part of a team as well as individually.
• Willingness to take direction from area supervision and follow that direction.
• Attend/successfully complete company sponsored weld-training program.
• Read blueprints/work orders and other technical documents required by the job of a welder.
• Be capable of reading blueprints/work order, other technical documents required by the job of a welder.
• Have the ability and desire to become efficient with welding, learn all aspects of job as required.
• Set up and assemble various components/machines for welding.
• Continually demonstrates a productive, non-disruptive work ethic.
• Work in a way to create no/limited scrap or rework, works to continually improve quality level.
• Follows all company safety rules as laid out in company safety manual and all other company policies.
• Maintain company equipment/work areas in a clean, orderly manner.
• Be able to safely us the proper tooling and other equipment as specified to fulfill basic job requirements.
• Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Tools

MIG welding

Aluminum welding

Bench welding

Shop equipment handling

Job description

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Summary

Weld fabrications or other work as directed by Lead Person or Supervisor. Have a high capability of welding all types of steel as well as aluminum. Prior experience, strong background/knowledge regarding welding techniques. Must be able to work within precise limits and have experience in bench and MIG welding (aluminum, steel, stainless steel). Department specific skills may include chassis prep, crane assembly, hook lift assembly, installation mechanic, rebuild and repair assembly, truck assembly and fuel tank assembly.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Weld aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel components (bench, MIG).
• Be capable of performing all aspects of welding area.
• Grind welds.
• Working with other employees as part of a team as well as individually.
• Willingness to take direction from area supervision and follow that direction.
• Required to attend/successfully complete company sponsored weld-training program.
• Be capable of reading blueprints/work order, other technical documents required by the job of a welder.
• Have the ability and desire to become efficient with welding, learn all aspects of job as required.
• Set up and assemble various components/machines for welding.
• Continually demonstrates a productive, non-disruptive work ethic.
• Works in a way to create no/limited scrap or rework, works to continually improve quality level.
• Follows all company safety rules as laid out in company safety manual and all other company policies.
• Maintain company equipment/work areas in a clean, orderly manner.
• Be able to safely us the proper tooling and other equipment as specified to fulfill basic job requirements.
• Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to commit to welding training provided to by the Company.
• Willing to cross train SOP as required by supervisor/manager.
• Successfully complete weld test prior to job offers.
• Able to follow work orders precisely with little to no error.
• Read work orders and tape measure/measuring equipment.
• Have mechanical skills, some computer skills.
• 6 months similar experience or Weld Program Certification from an accredited Trade School or Vocational Program preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Physical Requirements

• Position will require standing on concrete floor during majority of shift, not including break times.
• Candidate must be able to lift 50lbs and/or push up to 200lbs. All welding bays have hoists that are required to be used for any pieces exceeding that weight.
• Most objects being lift will be lifted approximately from floor to waist. (38\