Welder - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Openings are on 2nd shift. The position is a Welder I responsible for assembling parts and performing welding tasks on sheet metal. The employee sets up parts for welding, drills, grinds, and welds, and reads blueprints and schematic diagrams. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe working environment and following written and verbal instructions.

• Monday – Thursday, four 10‑hour days
• Overtime worked at the end of shift and on Fridays, and occasionally Saturdays

• Competitive pay based on experience and education, starting rate $29.28 per hour
• 2nd shift premium $2.00 per hour
• Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and annually
• Comprehensive benefit package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program for travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships, and more
• Sign‑on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from the assigned work location at time of hire

• Communicate verbally with co‑workers to maintain a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Understand and review work orders, diagrams, check literature, and blueprints
• Setup parts for welding, grinding, drilling, cutting, clamping, caulking, tack welding, bench welding, and/or sub‑welds; may also assemble parts
• Weld sheet metal materials
• Apply measurements to parts and equipment
• Use and operate hand and power tools
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
• Assist co‑workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Understand differences in parts and tools
• Maintain excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed
• Sweep and clean shop area

• Install hose and cord reels and generators
• Mount parts
• Retrieve parts from outside
• Participate in rotating jobs
• Assist in training new employees

Previous welding experience.

Ability to obtain a certificate in Welding with Pierce Manufacturing.

Associate’s degree in Welding or Certified Welder.

Previous experience welding at Pierce Manufacturing.

Blueprint reading skills.

• Perform all assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Follow instructions from supervisors and co‑workers
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated
• Hear safety alarms and other co‑workers
• Detect heat when welding
• Perform measurement and counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints effectively
• Understand and identify safety issues
• Tolerate constant standing for the entire shift
• Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling for below‑waist work
• Maintain balance on potential slippery work floor while welding
• Maintain balance when climbing portable steps
• Perform welding/assembling tasks while in awkward positions
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Use both hands for tool operation, carrying parts, and assisting co‑workers with heavy lifting
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints

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