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MIG Welder 1st Shift

WireCrafters LLC
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Louisville, KY, US

Salary

$20.5 - $31.46 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • WireCrafters, LLC is seeking a MIG Welder with at least 1 year of welding experience to join their manufacturing team.
  • The position offers a starting pay of $20.50 per hour, with regular quarterly raises leading to a top-out pay of $31.46 within 2.5 years.
  • The job involves welding metal components into panels, reading production drawings, and ensuring product quality through inspections.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong mechanical aptitude, along with the ability to perform basic math calculations.
  • Benefits become available after 90 days and include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Description

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and other related material handling products. Privately owned,  WireCrafters has a reputation in the industry for its commitment to legendary customer service, rewarding work for associates, and producing the very best quality products.


Learn more about WireCrafters at www.wirecrafters.com.


Starting pay is $20.50 per hour.  Regular quarterly raises from 3 months until top out pay of $31.46 is reached in 2.5 years. 


1st shift hours are 6:45 am – 5:15 pm M-Th (some overtime on Friday)


After 90 days you will be eligible for benefits:

· Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· 401(k) Matching

· Paid Time Off



GENERAL SUMMARY

Weld metal components together into various size metal panels in accordance with set specifications, tolerances and requirements to produce high quality woven wire products.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

  • Read and interpret standard production drawings and job specifications.
  • Weld metal components together into various size metal panels.
  • Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. 
  • Grind off excess weld and/or rough spots using portable grinders.
  • Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Assure that all materials and supplies are available as needed in order to promote maximum efficiency for each work process and meet set productivity goals each day.
  • Detect and notify supervisor of faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials. 
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Manufacturing facility/ warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise levels.
  • Non-temperature regulated facility.
  • Constant material transport via fork lift throughout facility.
  • 10 hour work days – 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday).
  • Mandatory overtime depending on operation schedule.
  • Work alone or with other co-workers.
  • Steady pace with set productivity goals to be met each day.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Constant standing, bending, and stooping.
  • Frequent reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling.
  • Exerting 50 lbs to 60 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 20 lbs to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
  • Frequent precisely coordinated movements of the fingers and hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble components.  


MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

  • MIG Welder
  • Grinder
  • Hand Drill
  • Standard Measuring Tape
  • Other Various Hand Tools
  • Personal Protective Equipment


Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • MIG welding experience.
  • Able to read standard tape measure.
  • Must be able to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • High School Diploma or GED





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