Welder - 1st Shift

Welder IICadrex is searching for a Welder II to use manual welding skills to manufacture weldments to defined specifications, workmanship standards, and production schedule.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobsArrange parts for welding and staging processesPerform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/control plan (including documentation of results)Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the LeadMaintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety proceduresRead and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondenceUphold site efficiency standardsLearn and demonstrate continuous improvement for Safety and Quality standards and proceduresPerform other duties as requested by the LeadAssist in other work areas as assignedUnderstand welding symbols, print tolerances and quality measuring equipmentWork completely independently without supervisionTrouble shoot and resolve issues in assigned work centerProduce quality work at company standard efficiency level for assigned work centerCross trained in multiple workstationsPreferred Qualifications:1+ years in a metal manufacturing setting preferredPass AWS certifications for MIG welding steel and aluminumPossess a basic understanding of welding symbols, print tolerances and quality measuring equipmentMeet or exceed company PPM level standards by consistently producing quality workObtain and maintain weld certifications in two or more welding processes specific to employee's locationAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to read and interpret prints and work ordersAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsEducation:High School DiplomaLocation:OnsiteSchedule:Mon-Thurs; 6:00am-4:30pmTotal Compensation Includes:Health/dental/vision coverageEmployer-paid and supplemental life insuranceShort- and long-term disability insuranceGenerous paid time off and holiday payMonthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%Education support programSafety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursementReferral bonusesBonus plan for all full-time employeesWork Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Cadrex's Core Values:Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thingCADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.