Spot Welder

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

JOB SUMMARY

The Spot Welder will be responsible for setting-up, operating and performing work in welding to fabricate metal parts and components according to customer specifications. The Welder will be required to do MIG/TIG welding and will review drawings and specifications to accurately weld parts and metal components.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficiently employs a diverse range of welding techniques, encompassing Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.Demonstrates the capability to interpret and comprehend blueprints and formulas in order to ascertain the precise welding requirements for each project.
• Possesses the proficiency to utilize precision instruments such as calipers, tape measures, and squares.
• Exhibits comprehensive proficiency in TIG and MIG welding techniques as per specifications outlined in technical drawings.
• Collaborates in the production process and provide support to machine operators as required.
• Maintains a clean and organized welding environment at all times.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers or special projects in order to meet production needs.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to use inspection methods including tape measure, calipers and fillet gages.
• Able to interpret AWS weld symbols.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form and interact appropriately with all levels of the company and customers, in which it pertains to the job responsibilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting or problem resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required to complete work assignments and prioritize urgent matters in order to meet deadlines established.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• MIG/TIG Welding experience with Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum.
• Proficient at reading, interpreting, and understanding weld symbols, blueprints and drawings in order to accurately fabricate parts and components the first time.
• Proficient at using quality inspection equipment (gages, micrometers, rulers), GD&T preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Manually lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement
• Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( )

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