Welder 2nd Shift

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Opportunity available for a 2nd Shift Welder in our Jonesboro, AR facility. Work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM.

Come build your future with us!

• Excellent benefits starting your 1st day - medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; health savings account; and more!
• 3 weeks paid time off/vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• $1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd shift

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Performs welding work and activities required to produce Apex products.
• Weld components at a fast pace and in vertical positions and downward motion.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt components to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Select and install troches, torch tips, and filler rods according to chart specifications or types and thicknesses.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that the desired flames are obtained.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Inspect initial product and adjust as necessary to produce the quality product.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report all safety/maintenance concerns.
• Move materials within the work area.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures to produce a quality product/service.
• Report unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor.
• Obey all safety rules and regulations.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain records as required.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-year work experience in production welding.
• Demonstrated welding ability.
• Able to work overtime hours (more than 40 hours per week and Saturdays) as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk continuously for 8-10 hours, if necessary.
• Lift and carry 50 pounds.