Weld Helper - D-Shift

About the Role

The Welding Helper supports experienced welders by preparing materials, operating equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment throughout the welding process. In this role the employee assists Welder I and Welder II with various tasks, prepares workpieces through cleaning, grinding, and scraping, sets up and stores welding tools and materials, operates power and hand tools under supervision, reads basic welding blueprints, performs tack welding, and helps maintain a clean and safe workspace. The helper also follows safety guidelines and may mentor new assistants. • Assist Welder I/II with welding tasks. • Clean, grind, and scrape workpieces for welding. • Set up welding equipment and tools under supervision. • Properly handle and store welding materials and equipment. • Operate power and hand tools under guidance. • Perform tack welding of components. • Maintain a safe and clean work environment. • Follow safety procedures and guidelines. • Train and mentor new helpers as needed. • Build strong interpersonal relationships. • Apply decision‑making and analytical problem‑solving skills. • Sit or stand for most of the workday. • Work in variable temperatures, dust, and occasional chemical fumes.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸material prep
• ▸equipment setup
• ▸power tools
• ▸tack welding
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸blueprint reading

What You Bring

Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities, along with excellent multitasking and organizational skills. They thrive in team settings and can perform effectively in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lb, sit or stand for the majority of the shift, and work in environments with varying temperatures, dust, and occasional chemical fumes. • Read and interpret basic welding blueprints and instructions. • Communicate effectively in writing and speaking. • Collaborate effectively in team settings. • Perform well in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments. • Lift up to 50 lb.

Requirements

• ▸welding blueprints
• ▸effective communication
• ▸team collaboration
• ▸problem solving
• ▸fast-paced
• ▸heavy lifting

Benefits

This position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $17.28 to $25.91, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, health insurance with HSAs, profit sharing or annual incentive bonuses, and a 401(k) plan.

Work Environment

Onsite