First Shift Welder

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Freedom Motors is looking for a Welder to join our growing team!

Here at Freedom Motors USA, we don’t just sell cars, we change the lives of our customers and their families with our innovative and custom wheelchair accessible vehicles. Being a Welder, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with a highly skilled team who loves what they do and have a great time doing it. Working with us will give you the financial rewards and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Welder is to change people’s lives by working with a team of specialists that customize wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM with overtime opportunities on Fridays and Saturdays. Actual overtime hours may vary.

Pay:

$20-$30 an hour depending on experience

Benefits: You are eligible for all benefits if you regularly work 30 or more hours per week. Benefits are effective the first of the month following your date of hire.

Medical, Prescription drug, Dental, and Vision coverage

Two different Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Employer paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Identity Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Immediate eligibility 401(k) plan matching 100% of every dollar you contribute up to 4% of your annual salary.

Generous paid vacation time is earned from day one of employment.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for the welding part of the manufacturing process

Follow all applicable in-house, industry, and regulatory health and safety guidelines

Operate MIG welder and grinder.

Operate a cut-off wheel, Sawzall, and MIG welder

Trouble shoot issues as needed

Ability to bend and shape pipes of various materials and sizes with precision

Knowledge in pipe fitting and welding techniques

Maintains and grows professional and technical knowledge

Minimum Qualifications:

Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices

Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal methods

Hands on welding experience, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing fields

Understanding of functionality and mechanics of a vehicle’s rear suspension

Knowledge of welding machine operation, regulating current, and voltage for the proper fusion of metals

Must be proficient with analyzing and fabricating from drawings, schematics and sketches

Mechanically inclined, understands vehicle mechanics and body work

Must be organized and keep an orderly work area

Ability to trouble shoot issues as needed, Pre-inspection of parts, ability to use hand and power tools, attention to quality with minimal errors

Able to lift 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years experience of welding experience

Working knowledge of power tools and hand tools preferred (skill saw, Sawzall, cut off wheel, air saw, air hammer, grinders, etc.)

This job description provides an overview of key duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing.