Welder Handwelder MI

Description

Handwelder

1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift positions available

$20-22/hour $5/hour shift premium for 2nd or $3/hour shift premium for 3rd

Grand Haven, MI

JOST INTERNATIONAL IS HIRING HANDWELDERS FOR POSITIONS IN GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN JOST International belongs to the JOST World family headquartered in Neu Isenberg Germany. Our history began on January 1, 1981, in Grand Haven, Michigan. The Michigan location is both the North America corporate headquarters and the landing gear and king pin manufacturing plant. JOST sells to semi-truck and trailer builders, and we currently hold over 70% market share worldwide in the heavy-duty truck Landing Gear industry.

HANDWELDER INTRODUCTION: This position reports to Welding Supervisor and the Welding Lead. It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities. Performs duties associated with all areas of welding parts for production.

HANDWELDER AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Include, but are not limited to:

• Pull and weld parts to print or specifications.
• Weld to and follow all Work Instructions. (WI)
• Count and label products correctly.
• Rework as assigned, to include grinding.
• Removal of non-conforming material at the end of the shift.
• Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.
  
  

Jost Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability
• Company-provided and voluntary term life
• 401k plus up to 4% company match
• Paid vacation days (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Throughout the year JOST hosts special events like cider and donuts during the fall, a summer employee picnic, ice-cream days, gift certificates for turkeys at Thanksgiving and more!
  
  

Requirements

HANDWELDER REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous MIG welding experience.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to consistently and on daily basis as required to safely; stand, twist, bend, stoop, reach, kneel.
• Must be able to correctly and safely lift up to 53# with or without the assistance of a lift or device.
• Must be able to wear the required OSHA PPE which may include a respirator.
• Highly dependable, motivated, and self-driven with excellent attendance.
• Ability to follow, understand and strictly abide by the Work Instructions. (WI)
• High level of attention to detail is a must.
• Able to use handheld tools correctly and safely.
• Able to read and write legible as defined by company standards.
• Ability to gain knowledge of company products and comply with quality, environmental and safety policies procedures.
• Ability to gain knowledge and understanding of JOST’S Basic Processes.
• Must pass pre-established requirements for company visual and penetration standards as determined by supervision.
• Must be able to accurately and correctly read and comprehend blueprints.
  
  

Handwelder Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a manufacturing setting.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly and repetitively required to; walk, stand, see, hear, use hands, reach, stoop, bend, twist, and lift or move objects which weigh a minimum of 5# pounds to a maximum 51# pounds with or without assistance.