Welder

WelderArtex Manufacturing - Redwood Falls, MN 56283OverviewSalary Range $27.00 - $27.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st (Day Shift) Education Level None Travel Percentage None Category ManufacturingDescriptionFarmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Artex Manufacturing is a metal fabricating and aluminum trailer manufacturing facility dedicated to building quality products. We conduct our business with cooperative values and strive to maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects ideas, hard work, and the dignity and worth of the individual.Artex is expanding its Welding Team in Redwood Falls, MN! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $ 27/Hr. along with regular increases and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and much more!ScheduleMonday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pmFriday overtime optionalAreas of AccountabilityAll areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and TeamworkProduct Assembly & InspectionEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRead and follow manufacturing and assembly drawings, prints, and instructionsConsistently produce clean, high-quality steel welds that will pass quality inspectionProduce steel assemblies to specifications, ensuring that they are squareSafely operate welding and cutting equipment, lathes, sheers, presses, and other metal working machineryRead job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirementsOperate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and hydraulic lifting equipmentTroubleshoot and maintain equipment and toolsFollow all safety procedures and maintain housekeeping of facilityAccurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintain records, as requiredWork safely, following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiativesSituations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.QualificationsThree to six months' related experience in steel weldingExperience in a manufacturing environment, preferredExperience operating a forklift, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications, upon hireAbility to accurately read and interpret documents (ex: blueprints, instructions, etc.)Accurately read a tape measure to a 1/16" with ability to complete basic math equationsStrong attention to detail and desire to produce high quality componentsAbility to safely operate an overhead crane to move materialsMust be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposesPhysical RequirementsConsistently push and/or pull 50 poundsConsistently bend at the waist and/or kneesConsistently reach and/or twistConsistently perform hand and/or wrist movementsOccasionally lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist levelStand up to 100% of the workdayAbility to tolerate varying noise levels and environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot/cold; perform minimal duties outside, year-round