Welder

Are you a skilled welder looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of cutting-edge wheelchair lifts? We are looking for a motivated and experienced Welder to join our team! At AGM, we take pride in producing high-quality products, and we need talented individuals who are dedicated to their craft to help us maintain these standards. The Welder is responsible for reading assembly prints, weld maps and welding process documents to weld assemblies and sub-assemblies for the production of Ascension Wheelchair Lifts.  

What You’ll Do 

As a Welder, your primary responsibility will be to read assembly prints, weld maps, and welding process documents to assemble car frames, floors, gates, and other components to meet AGM's strict quality control standards. You'll use your expertise in GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) processes to create sub-assemblies and perform finishing tasks like grinding and component fitting under the direction of our Production Supervisor. 

Other duties include: 

• Using tools like saws, grinders, sanders, and fixtures to fabricate parts.
• Ensuring all parts meet quality control requirements, keeping up with production targets, and keeping accurate records.
• Following company safety protocols and maintaining a clean work area.
• Reporting unsafe conditions promptly to maintain a safe environment.
• Operating and maintaining welding equipment safely.

Who You Are 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

• A high school diploma or G.E.D., and having taken some welding or machine shop courses (preferred).
• Some experience in welding, machining, or using hand and machine shop tools.
• The ability to read and interpret assembly prints and understand material specifications.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with large and small parts.
• Basic math skills to perform tasks such as measuring, adding, subtracting, and using decimals or fractions.
• The ability to communicate fluently in English (both written and verbal).

Physical Demands 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 85 pounds occasionally.
• Tasks require standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and sitting.
• Visual and physical demands to work with materials of various sizes and shapes.

Working Environment 

• The job involves working around mechanical parts and potential exposure to chemicals, so safety procedures must be followed.
• Moderate to loud noise levels in the work environment.
• The Ascension production warehouse is located on-site on AGM's campus. All Welding tasks are performed in an indoor, air-conditioned facility. 

Certifications 

Must be willing to become forklift certified per AGM's standards. Previous forklift certification and experience is preferred but not required. 

DRUG AND NICOTINE SCREEN/TEST REQUIREMENT  

Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully passing a drug and nicotine screening.  

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT  

Any job offer is contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a comprehensive background check.   

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS  

1. This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). 
2. This is an on-site role, and remote work arrangements are not available. Candidates must be willing and able to work at our facility during designated working hours.

About Us  

AGM Container Controls, Inc., was founded in 1955 and is a growing family of brands delivering a wide range of products and solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing and Accessibility Markets. AGM was the first company to design breather valves for Hughes Aircraft missile containers!  

 
We are an active member of our local community. AGM supports the local Tucson community where we are headquartered and supports numerous charities and events throughout the year. In 2009, AGM was recognized with the national U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “America’s Best Small Business of the Year” award.  

What we offer:  

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren). 
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – a retirement plan you can grow with! 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become an AGM employee-owner and share in the benefits. 
• Paid Time Off. 
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program. 
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year – go back to school on us! 
• Performance review after 90 days of employment with up to a 5% wage increase! 
• Wage increases based on performance and completion of higher education, given every six months. 
• Quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses! 
• Monthly work anniversary recognition, spirit and pastry days – and an annual company picnic. 
• Summer employment opportunities for family members who are students!