Welder jobs in Altoona, PA

JLG - McConnellsburg

Available Shifts:

3rd Shift: Mon-Thurs 8pm-6am

Potential OT on Fri., Sat., Sun.

Why JLG?

In addition to our competitive pay offerings, some of the many reasons to consider a career with JLG:

• Sign-on and referral bonus opportunities

• Shift Premiums for 2nd & 3rd shifts

• Annual Performance Reviews

• Annual performance bonus with a 5% goal.

• Tuition reimbursement

• Medical insurance with Rx coverage and Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dental

• Vision

• 401K program with generous employer match

• Paid Time Off (vacation) program that offers 80 hours in first full year of employment.

• 11 paid Holidays each year

• Company-funded Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Company paid safety footwear and safety prescription eyewear programs

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product. Weldments vary in type, size, and direction while being performed on a variety of production lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position general responsibilities are as follows:

1. Receive a passing score on the Welder Qualification test and recertify skills as required by program guidelines

2. Ability to operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place to perform proper weldments.

1. Adjust welder to proper welder configurations to ensure quality and accuracy of required weldments

4. Heat and forms metal parts and components using hand tools, torch or welding equipment

5. Weld components in flat and vertical positions.

6. Operate and read measuring devices accurately.

7. Position, assemble, and weld various metal parts properly as outlined on blueprints.

8. Maintain attention to detail as necessary to adhere to quality standards.

9. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Receive passing score on internal welder certification test and successfully recertify skills, as required.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Welding Certification through an educational institution

• 1 plus year(s) of welding experience in a manufacturing industry

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder
• Laser Welder

Salary info:

$21 - $24.65 / hr