Third Shift Hand Welder

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding job that allows you to utilize your skills to their fullest potential? Do you want to join a team of hardworking, enthusiastic and creative people and enjoy working with a company that recognizes and embraces diversity? Do you take pride working with a company that is committed to being a great corporate citizen and playing a role in producing the highest quality products and services?

If answered yes to any of these questions, then Pridgeon and Clay is the place for you...

Founded in 1948 by John Pridgeon and Donald Clay, we are one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of automotive stamped and fine-blanked components in the United States.

The Hand Welder 1 will use the MIG/TIG welding system to hand weld components in an exemplary manner according to company quality policies.

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of production MIG and TIG (hand) welding experience, including experience with setting up and troubleshooting TIG and MIG welding equipment
• Three months of experience operating machines such as robotic welders
• A practical test will be administered to measure welding skills. Familiarity with Welding Procedure Specifications is required. Welders are responsible for owning their own approved welding helmet.
• Ability and desire to attend off‑site training; must obtain basic Welding Certification within 12 months of starting position
• Experience using quality tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gages, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience. Welders are responsible for owning a set of approved calipers
• Computer literacy required
• Company forklift/hi‑lo license or the ability to pass both written and practical tests to obtain one
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must not have a pace‑maker
• An excellent work record, including attendance

• Completion of Welding Certification
• Previous machine shop experience or shop classes completed

(Minimum requirements are updated annually to meet the demands of various positions; employees must be able to perform all activities of the job with or without accommodation; employees hired prior to the latest revision update may not meet all current requirements)

Preventative Maintenance (PM) /Standardized Work:

• Set up work station with appropriate weld jig and check fixture according to the check sheet with help.
• Set the MIG and TIG welding system according to the Welding Procedure Specification.
• Follow set‑up instructions when setting up welders and follow general operator instructions when operating machines.
• Operate machines to process parts, including loading and unloading components, consistently maintaining appropriate production levels
• Read, understand, and complete all production paperwork.
• Demonstrate proficient use of production systems (Vulcan, Kanban, Intranet, Production Notes), routers, tags, labels and instructions (first/last piece, MSDS, fixture repair, pre‑production, rejects, and sort/scrap).
• Support production to be able to obtain a first good piece per quality standards, approving and signing off on first/last piece after operator has completed the checks (or loading and unloading parts to support production). Accurately record daily production activity in the production notes.
• Verify error proofing.

Welding/Troubleshooting:

• Obtain and submit necessary weld cross sections, destruction test, etching samples and complete paperwork. With assistance, take appropriate corrective action when weld cross sections and etching samples fail: notify engineers, submit new sample, and investigate failure.
• Support "End of Runs" by working with both Tool Room and Engineers to identify and address any issues during runs, returning all paperwork, gauges, and fixtures to proper locations after changeovers.
• Support production by repair welding defective parts that failed leak test or have a visual weld defect such as holes, undercut, or porosity.
• Assist with troubleshooting welders, fixtures and machines to ensure both the quality and maximum levels of production.

Continuous Improvement/Lean Principles:

• Participate in and support…