Welder II and III - 1st Shift

Welder II / Welder III

Shift: 1st Shift – Starts at 5:00 AM

We are seeking skilled Welder II and Welder III candidates to join a manufacturing team supporting products that help protect the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. These positions perform high-quality welding on steel and aluminum components while maintaining strict quality and safety standards in a collaborative production environment.

Candidates should have experience with GMAW and/or GTAW welding, be comfortable reading complex blueprints and work instructions, and possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Opportunities are available for multiple experience levels based on qualifications.

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform high-quality welds on steel and aluminum components.
• Successfully complete required weld qualifications using:
• GMAW-P (Pulse MIG)
• GTAW (TIG)
• Load and unload parts onto welding fixtures using hand tools, ratchets, and pneumatic tools.
• Secure parts to fixtures and prepare assemblies for welding.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality specifications.

Production Support

• Read and interpret:
• Blueprints
• Complex drawings
• Work instructions
• Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Set up and adjust tooling, fixtures, machine controls, and equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot welding and production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Complete work orders, labor reporting, quality documentation, and production records.

Material Handling

• Move materials, fixtures, and finished products using:
• Hoists
• Pallet jacks
• Forklifts (certification required)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with training and mentoring other welders as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical welding training from a vocational school, accredited technical college, Hobart Institute, Arc Labs, or similar program.
• Ability to successfully pass weld qualification tests in both steel and aluminum using GMAW-P and GTAW.
• Working knowledge of:
• Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Weld gauges
• Precision measuring tools
• Ability to:
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Apply shop math and calculate dimensions.
• Understand work orders, tooling requirements, and machine settings.
• Operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.

Welder II

• Minimum 2 years of GMAW or GTAW welding experience on aluminum or carbon steel.

Welder III

• Minimum 4 years of GMAW or GTAW welding experience on aluminum or carbon steel.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot welding issues and assist in training less experienced team members.

• Ability to lift up to 32 pounds.
• Ability to apply up to 32 pounds of torque using hand tools.
• Ability to safely operate:
• Hoists
• Pallet jacks
• Forklifts (certification required)
• Ability to step approximately 14 inches onto a forklift.
• Welder III candidates must also be able to:
• Operate a scissor lift.
• Step approximately 27 inches onto the lift.
• Work comfortably at heights up to 15 feet.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-focused welder with experience producing high-quality aluminum and steel weldments in a manufacturing environment. Whether you're an experienced Welder II looking to continue building your career or a Welder III ready to mentor others and tackle more complex work, you'll play an important role in producing mission-critical products while working alongside a collaborative team.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)