Weld Operator

Job Opportunity At Flex-N-Gate

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Primary responsibility is the production of quality parts while maintaining rate. Reads work instructions and follow oral instructions. 1st shift and 3rd shift available. Hourly rate starts at $20.25.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform adequate welds and understand weld quality requirements.
• Read / Follow process and work instructions.
• Check that all safety guards / devices are in place prior to weld start up.
• Performs jobs within operation of assigned work area.
• Runs assign jobs at rate.
• Completes paperwork properly.
• Uses help chain for equipment problems and scrap/quality issues.
• Tracks all scrap produced. Responsible / accountable for defective product produced
• Ensures proper tagging / labeling of produced parts
• Follows IATF16949 requirements per standards
• Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standards.
• Maintains 5S standards as they relate to housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Reports any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff.
• Maintains compliance to company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.
• Works with team members / management staff to attain company goals.
• Communicates production issues relating to the assigned job with previous / next shift operator

Working Requirements:

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.
• Complete and pass Ventra GR29 LOTO trainings.
• Able to perform in a high-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in cold and hot environments
• Upper body mobility is required along with the physical requirements of lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to stand 90% of the time.
• Able to lift / carry / move using one or two hands from 1 lb. to 50 lbs.
• Overtime as required.

Must wear required PPE at all time.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say? "It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities." "Lots of growth opportunity." "The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable." Not just a job—a great place to work! Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.