Welder I - MIG - D-Shift

About the Role

Key duties include reading blueprints and drawings, taking measurements, and determining the appropriate welding equipment and method. The welder sets up, aligns, and clamps components, operates angle grinders for preparation, and welds in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions using arc, MIG, or TIG techniques. Equipment maintenance is performed to ensure safety. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan welding layouts. • Select appropriate MIG/TIG equipment and welding methods based on material specifications. • Set up, align, and clamp components; operate angle grinders to prepare parts. • Perform welding in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions using arc, MIG, or TIG processes. • Inspect raw materials and finished welds for quality, safety, and compliance. • Maintain welding equipment to ensure safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸blueprint reading
• ▸equipment selection
• ▸part preparation
• ▸welding operations
• ▸quality inspection
• ▸equipment maintenance

What You Bring

The welder will join stainless steel and aluminum components using MIG/TIG processes, operating precision equipment to assemble mechanical structures. Quality control is critical, requiring inspection of raw materials and finished products for safety and company standards. The role demands a steady hand, great attention to detail, and knowledge of metal properties. The position requires effective written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, sound decision‑making, analytical problem‑solving, multitasking, and organizational abilities. The employee works well both in team settings and fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments. Physical requirements involve lifting up to 50 lb and sitting or standing for up to 95 percent of work hours. Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility may expose the worker to seasonal temperature extremes, dust, and occasional chemical fumes. • Demonstrate strong communication, problem‑solving, multitasking, and teamwork skills. • Meet physical demands: lift up to 50 lb, stand/sit for long periods, tolerate varying temperatures and fumes. • Possess knowledge of stainless steel and aluminum properties.

Requirements

• ▸mig/tig
• ▸stainless steel
• ▸aluminum
• ▸quality control
• ▸communication
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change with or without notice, and reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. AAON offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee well‑being. • Earn $20.90–$31.36 hourly plus benefits: tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, health insurance, HSA, profit‑sharing/bonus, 401(k).

Work Environment

Onsite