Welder - 1st shift

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Reports to:

Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Under the direction of the Manager and/or Supervisor of Manufacturing Operations, the Welder uses various welding processes to weld, repair, and/or join metal components, holding shop standards. The Welder produces a quality product in a timely manner that conforms to all written practices and reports any malfunctions or abnormalities, making minor adjustments to equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, which requires the use of protective gear to ensure safety.

• Responsible for welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to shop blueprints, SOE’s, OMS’s, to AWS specifications.
• Welding processes will include GMAW, TMAW, Arc Stud Welding, and Resistance Welding.
• Cuts metal using oxy‑acetylene, plasma cutter, or grinding discs following shop blueprints.
• May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of AWS.
• May operate the following:
  Shear, Chop Saw, Crane, Die Grinder, Notcher, Drill Press, Grinder, Bandsaw, Forklift, and Iron Worker.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilization of lean practices to improve processes and sustain good housekeeping.
• Must be able to wear protective gear and equipment.
• Maintains an attitude which consistently represents the organizational culture, including: the mission, vision and core attributes.
• Other ad‑hoc duties as assigned by manager.
• Supports “Lean Business Enterprise” initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of some secondary/trade school technical and/or general business course is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience (W1), or equivalent combination of technical school, on‑the‑job training and work experience in welding.
• Ability to pass a welding test and attention to detail.

• Good math skills are preferred to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Able to lift and/or move heavy objects/components, frequently up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods on a concrete floor.
• Able to walk, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in English.
• Able to work independently and with others.

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing;
Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.