MIG Welder I

MIG Welder I

Lewisville, TX Join our team!

Looking for an experienced welder. Lays out, fits, and welds metal components as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order to assemble structural forms by performing the following duties.

Rate: $23.00 - $25.00/hour

Must pass a Multiquip Welder Certification test within three months of employment. Weld Certification pass is an automatic $2.00 increase.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Daily Operations and Workflow

• Follow daily signal reports to complete assigned tasks.
• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding activities.

Assembly and Welding

• Lay out, position, align, and fit components in jigs or fixtures.
• Secure parts using bolts, clamps, and tack welds to prepare for welding.
• Perform welding along flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead weld lines.
• Examine welds to ensure specifications, including bead size, are met.
• Pressure-test welds to confirm air-tight retention of fluids.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter.

Repair and Modifications

• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Repair broken or cracked metal objects, fill holes, and build up metal parts.

Material Preparation and Tools

• Use chop saws, hand plasma cutters, cutting torches, and/or belt sanders to fit parts.
• Change out welding gas cylinders and weld wire as required.

Safety and Equipment Handling

• Safely operate forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), power buggies, hoists, and scissor lifts per supervisor's discretion.
• Pay careful attention and use care when handling machinery and equipment.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Welder Certificate from a technical college or trade school preferred; or six months to one year of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Robotic Weld is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in interpreting prints and welding symbols is preferred.
• Ability to operate hand tools and air-powered tools.
• Ability to operate a hoist.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and calipers.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one interactions with other employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Proficiency in basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Must pass a Multiquip Welder Certification test within three months of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Stand on your feet for up to 10 hours a day in a fast-paced environment.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• May be exposed to various chemicals, such as weld gas, spatter spray, and cleaners.
• The noise level in the environment is loud, and hearing protection is required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm
• Pay wage: $21.00-$25.00/hr
• Competitive compensation, including Annual Bonuses & Merit Increases
• 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off - Accrues up to 4 weeks per year
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Excellent Benefits Package for Full Time Employee that starts the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire date including:
• Individual: $500 Deductible/$3,000 OOP
• Family: $1,500 Deductible/$6,000 OOP
• Retirement Planning - 401(k) plan including Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity, and respect. Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening, and background investigation. E-Verify ( is used to verify a candidate's legal right to work in the U.S. Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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