Welding Technician - $2,000 Retention Bonus

Stellar Industries Inc; Kanawha (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Industries Inc is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate and weld components per blueprints and work orders. This role emphasizes MIG welding of aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, with a focus on precision, quality, and safety in a team environment.

Candidates should be able to read drawings, set up welding equipment, and perform multiple welding tasks while adhering to production schedules and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Weld with aluminum, steel, and stainless steel per instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints/work orders and measurements.
• Able to follow work orders with high accuracy and minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel components (bench, MIG).
• Set up and operate welding equipment.
• Inspect welds and grind as needed.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Welding

MIG welding

Blueprints

Quality control

Safety

Education

Weld Program Certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

About this position

Description:

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”)
• Candidate must be able to reach/grab parts up to 10lbs.
• Some functions may include climbing ladders. Appx 5’.
• Some functions will require crouching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Good hand dexterity and balance is required to operate all equipment necessary.
• Job duties may require a minimum amount of crawling.
• Daily use of 5 senses to maintain safety for the team and self.

Requirements:

Manufacturing & Operations, Weld