Welder - 1st Shift

Welder - 1st Shift Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN 55060 Overview Salary Range $18.50 - $28.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm Travel Percentage None Description Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts (Mon-Thurs) with overtime Fridays. And when the unexpected arises, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger Corporation is seeking a Welder | Metal Fabricator responsible to operate various metal forming equipment and MIG weld while working under limited supervision within assigned areas in a manner, which meets or exceeds established quality and quantity standards. At a minimum, you'll need: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints Experience with tape measure, calipers, and other measuring instruments Reading text and documents, basic math, writing and oral communications within team environment Problem solving, critical thinking, planning, prioritizing, and organizing Ability to operate hand tools Ability to stand for long periods of time Light to moderate lifting It would be great if you also have: Vocational/technical school welding certificate 6 months of MIG welding experience In this role, a typical day might include: Working positively in group settings, valuing input from others and offering assistance when needed to ensure success Sets up, adjusts and operates with accuracy a variety of metal fabrication equipment including but not limited to: MIG welders, press brake, shear, and forming machine Determine materials required and follow sequence of tasks outlined on production orders Manufacture products using engineering drawings and blueprints to meet product specifications Ability to complete a thorough inspection of parts Maintain equipment and environment to be clean and safe English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards. While performing the functions of the job, the team member is continuously required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The team member is frequently required to kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist/turn, and climb ladder/stairs. The team member is continuously required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate machines, equipment, tools, or controls. Team member is continuously required to reach with hands and arms. The functions of the job include occasionally viewing a computer monitor and repetitive motion activities on the keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Benefit offerings include: Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays Generous Profit Sharing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Onsite Fitness Center Employee Assistance Program This information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary depending on location. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!