Mig Welder

Mig Welder

Location:

Grover, NC, US, 28086

Position Type: Professional

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

As MIG Welder, you will hold a very important role in the Kings Mountain Operations (KMO) facility. In this role, you will support the fabrication and assembly process by producing high-quality welds, operating welding equipment safely and efficiently, and ensuring components are built to precise specifications to meet production and quality standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform MIG welding on various truck cab parts, including galvanize steel, mild steel and aluminum, ensuring all components are securely joined to meet industry standards.

• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements.

• Set up and adjust welding machines according to project specifications, ensuring consistent results. Monitor equipment during welding operations to ensure functionality.

• Visually inspect welded parts for structural integrity, uniformity, and compliance with engineering standards. Make necessary corrections to ensure the highest quality welds.

• Follow all established safety protocols, including the proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), safe handling and disposal of welding fumes, and full adherence to OSHA and company safety standards to maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the welding workstation.

• Communicate any equipment malfunctions, material shortages, or production delays to supervisors in a timely manner to minimize disruptions in workflow.

• Work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, and quality inspectors to ensure welding meets production standards.

• Take part in ongoing training and skill development initiatives to improve welding techniques and stay up to date with industry's best practices.

Required Qualifications (Education, Skills, & Experience):

• High school diploma or GED required with one (1) year welding and fabrication experience

• Basic knowledge of welding techniques and safety practices.

• Ability to operate MIG welding equipment under supervision.

• Ability to measure and cut materials to specified dimensions using tape measures, calipers, or other measuring instruments

• Ability to weld in different weld position: Flat (1G/1F), Horizontal (2G,2F), Vertical (3G,3F) and Overhead (4G,4F).

Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

• Completion of a formal welding program or technical training is a plus.

• Two (2) or more years of welding and fabrication experience or completion of a welding training program is advantageous

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to lift and carry components weighing up to 50 lbs.; team lift or equipment used for heavier items.

• Must be able to safely push, pull, and maneuver parts and materials on the production line as required to perform responsibilities.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a welding test to demonstrate proficiency at facility.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Regular exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and occasional exposure to fumes, dust, or extreme temperatures.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching.

• Schedule may include early morning, evening, or weekend shifts based on production needs. Overtime may be required during high volume periods.

• May be designated as essential personnel during plant operational disruptions, planned shutdowns, or emergencies.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $19.75 - $24.40/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.

• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.

• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.

• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.

Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we'll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Production

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 35947

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market: Concord