Skilled Welder – 3rd Shift Production Role

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Welder to join our metal fabrication team in Henderson. The position involves pressing and assembling metal parts for various industrial applications on a 3rd‑shift schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment (MIG, TIG, Stick, or combination) to join metal components according to specifications and blueprints.
• Inspect welds for quality, alignment, and adherence to engineering standards before parts move to the next production stage.
• Prepare metal surfaces through grinding, cleaning, and degreasing to ensure proper weld integrity.
• Maintain welding equipment and notify maintenance of any malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications accurately.
• Work with pressing operations to coordinate seamless part assembly and material flow.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work station; follow all safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Meet production quotas and quality standards while working independently during 3rd shift.
• Communicate clearly with shift supervisors and team members regarding production status and issues.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and quality concerns.

Required profile

• 2+ years of hands‑on welding experience in a production or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency with MIG welding; experience with TIG or Stick welding is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Strong understanding of welding safety standards and metallurgy basics.
• Ability to work the 3rd shift schedule consistently and reliably.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods (up to 50 lbs regularly).
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality over speed.

Required skills

• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• Stick welding
• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
• Welding symbols reading
• Metal fabrication processes
• Press operations coordination
• Lockout/tagout safety procedures
• CNC or automated welding equipment (desired)
• Quality control measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)