Welder - 1st and 2nd Shifts (Manufacturing)
What We Do
General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.
GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.
What Makes Us Different
GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:
Excellent wages $2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift Tuition reimbursement program Cafeteria Fully equipped fitness center Locker rooms with showers Air-conditioned welding department Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources) Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hireAdvancement opportunities only a growing company can provide
Key Responsibilities and Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Fabrication Welder is to produce metal fabricated parts and assemblies to customer print specifications using standardized weld processes.
Additional Tasks
Expertly operating MIG and/or TIG welding equipment.Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positionsLay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding, using straightedges, squares, clamps and fixturesAbility to make minor welding parameter adjustments to ensure proper weld qualityExamine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with standard inspection tools to ensure conformance with drawing specificationsSupporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time productionReporting all property or tool damage immediately to the production supervisorUsing inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)Selecting and using fixtures, as identified in the process setup sheetsReading the print fully in order to understand tolerances, geometry, weld symbols and special instructions
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 6 months in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
