MIG Welder

Description

 Job Overview: A MIG Welder is responsible for welding to join metal parts, requiring skills in blueprint reading, equipment setup, material preparation, and welding quality products together.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, grinding, and ensuring surfaces are free of contaminants before welding
• Adjusting amperage, voltage, gas flow, and wire feed speed for optimal welds
• Use MIG welding equipment and techniques to join metal parts according to customer order specifications
• Check welds for cracks, defects, and porosity to ensure quality and integrity
• Ensure welding equipment is clean, well-maintained, and in good working order
• Identify and resolve issues with welding equipment and processes
• Adhere to all safety protocols 

 Shift and Schedule:

• Full-time
• 1st Shift 
• Monday through Friday
• Saturdays as scheduled

Pay: 

• Starting at $18.00/hour, based on experience and ability to pass a weld test

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Lyon is an equal opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/ Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. 

Requirements

 Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to understand the specifications for welding projects
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure projects are completed to specifications
• Knowledge of MIG welding processes, blueprint reading and metal properties
• Ability to troubleshoot welding issues and find solutions
• Understanding of safety protocols and regulations

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing and welding experience 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to lift and move materials, small and large parts, sometimes 50 pounds or more
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch 
• Ability to manipulate tools and equipment accurately
• Good hand-eye coordination for operating equipment to make precise welds