Sheet Metal Welder/Industrial Worker

Sheet Metal Welder/Industrial Worker

Location: Bettendorf, IA | Department: Fabrication | Position Type: Full-time, Union | Schedule: All shifts (primarily 1st shift) | Reports To: General Foreman

Position Summary
The Sheet Metal Welder fabricates, fits, and welds light-gauge sheet metal components in our Bettendorf fabrication shop. This role requires reading blueprints, running welding and fabrication equipment, and producing high-quality welds that meet company and industry standards. You'll work safely and efficiently to get projects done accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Measure, cut, form, fit, and assemble sheet metal components.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on light-gauge stainless steel (16ga – 24ga) and carbon steel.
• Fabricate ductwork, fittings, equipment housings, supports, and custom sheet metal products.
• Inspect welds and finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Operate fabrication equipment including shears, brakes, rollers, presses, plasma cutters, and grinders.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in safe operating condition.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Work with supervisors and team members to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and welding issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete required production, inspection, and safety documentation.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of sheet metal welding and fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding, especially on 16ga – 24ga stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication layouts.
• Strong understanding of welding symbols, measurements, and tolerances.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of sheet metal materials, fabrication techniques, and welding best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a welding apprenticeship or technical training program.
• AWS welding certification or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication.
• Forklift certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to welding fumes, sparks, noise, and moving machinery.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and noise.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be needed to meet production schedules.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid union benefit package
• Employee ownership through Schebler's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous voluntary benefits
• Pay per union wage scale

Why Join Us?
For more than 130 years, The Schebler Company has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and highly engineered metal products. We are proud of our long-standing Quad Cities roots and our commitment to continued growth in Bettendorf.

Schebler is also an employee-owned company, which means our employees share in the company's success and have a direct stake in the quality of the work we produce.

As a Sheet Metal Welder, your welds are the finished product our customers see. Precision and pride in your craft go straight into every unit that leaves our shop.

Apply today and build something that lasts.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Schebler Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.