Welder III

## Description

The Welder III is responsible for producing metal components by setting up and operating welding machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Advanced understanding of welding necessary to produce metal components
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/Tag out
• Ability to weld three or more different types (Mig, Tig, etc.)
• Set up components for welding according to specifications for given process
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Ability to adjust welding machine
• Ability to select correct welding process, cell, and machine
• Understand and accurately report daily production quantities to meet set number of parts per hour
• Consistent and accurate counts of materials and products
• Ability to do daily maintenance on welding machine
• Performs necessary quality checks on product and completes daily communication
• Ability to setup workstation according to safety standards to perform maximum efficiency
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment according to established procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
• Ability to complete the first part approval process for all jobs
• Effectively collaborate with departments across organization to achieve daily goals
• May program new parts in robotic cell to completion

**Qualifications**

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 4 years welding experience required

**Skills and Competencies**

• Ability to safely perform work in varying work conditions
• Holds at least three welding certifications (1G – 6G) or three different materials (ex. steel, aluminum, stainless, etc.) required
• Working knowledge of welding with previous experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Effective problem-solving skills/detailed oriented/sense of urgency
• Ability to read blueprints and use measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, and fillet gauges
• Ability to be forklift certified
• Ability to follow hoist safety protocols
• Self-motivated, takes initiative

**Physical Requirements**

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours
• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use power tools
• Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Consistently wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to work in production facility with fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels

**Featured Benefits**

• Medical Insurance with HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Uniforms
• Boot Reimbursement

**Job Details**

Job Title: Welder III

Company: Elemet Manufacturing

Location: Aitkin, MN

Shift: 1st

Reports To: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: No

Pay Type: Hourly

Job Type: Direct

Requisition ID: 57730

The expected base pay range for this position is between $27.00 and $33.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including geographical location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

**Who We Are**

Elemet Group provides solutions to solve our customers’ manufacturing and fabrication challenges. Across our four separate locations, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled specialists in CNC metal spinning, robotic welding, automated machining, assembly, powder coating, e-coating, and 2-axis and 5-axis water jet cutting and provide our customers with vertically integrated solutions.

Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Driven, Innovation, and Fun guide our daily business decisions, foster a strong sense of community, and reinforce our commitment to a positive workplace culture.

*Elemet Group participates in E-Verify, a federal program that checks the employment eligibility of all new hires.*

*Elemet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*