What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder/Fabricator position at Hicks Manufacturing?
Join Our Team at Hicks Manufacturing – Innovation in Aluminum Trailers and Dump Bodies!
Are you a skilled MIG and TIG welder with a passion for quality and innovation? At Hicks Manufacturing, we specialize in manufacturing industry-leading aluminum end dump trailers and dump bodies for hauling aggregates. We’re seeking a talented aluminum welder to bring expertise and teamwork to our growing shop floor. If you take pride in producing high-quality work, thrive on collaboration, and are ready to grow with a company that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
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YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT.
HICKS EMPLOYEE APPLICATION ASSESSMENT
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum materials to fabricate and build components and structures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
- Set up and operate welding equipment, including adjusting settings for different welding processes.
- Inspect welded joints and structures to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete projects on time and to specifications.
- Monitor equipment and perform basic maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Cross-train to serve as a backup in production during periods of low welding demand, which may involve performing various tasks in building aluminum dump trailers.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in MIG welding process.
- 1-3 years of experience in TIG welding process.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Knowledge of welding safety practices and procedures.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to perform welding tasks.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work.
- Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses tables to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate and incentive plan.
- Hicks Performance Incentive Plan (an estimated 10% of additional pay in bonus).
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans. Employees receive 70% coverage for health insurance medical premiums, with the option to increase to 100% coverage by paying the difference.
- Paid time off accrual begins at 90 days (estimated 10 days in first year).
- 9 Paid Holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Salary : $22
