Production Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Production Welder

Location: Lexington, KY
Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Overtime: May be required, including Friday afternoons
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire (eligible for hire after 520 hours based on attendance and performance)

Position Summary

People Plus is seeking an experienced Production Welder to join a manufacturing team in Lexington, KY. This position involves welding, assembling, and fabricating forklift frames and components to meet production specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have previous production welding experience, be comfortable reading blueprints and work instructions, and have the ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, job cards, pick lists, route sheets, and other production instructions.

• Identify and retrieve the correct parts and components needed for assembly.

• Assemble and align forklift frames, subassemblies, and other components according to specifications.

• Operate welding equipment, including MIG and wire-feed welding equipment, as well as OXY-fuel torches when required.

• Weld steel components and both fixtured and non-fixtured assemblies to meet quality standards.

• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for proper placement, accuracy, and quality.

• Assemble, troubleshoot, modify, and test parts used in material handling equipment.

• Identify improperly built assemblies or defective parts and address issues as needed.

• Safely operate a forklift and move assembled components between work areas to support production flow.

• Use manual and electric torque wrenches to secure bolts and components.

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while participating in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least two years of production welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to pass a written and practical welding test.

• Welding certification in applicable required standards.

• Experience setting up and operating MIG, wire-feed, and other welding equipment.

• Ability to weld steel and work with both fixtured and non-fixtured assemblies.

• Ability to read and follow blueprints, technical specifications, and written or verbal instructions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use lifting devices to maneuver heavier components.

• Physical ability to reach, bend, twist, and work in tight or underneath equipment areas.

• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks and use manual or electric torque tools.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Must be authorized to work indefinitely in the United States.