DeGeest is growing and hiring Welders! Be a part of our STRONGER STANDARD! We are a leading resource for manufacturers looking for excellence in Steel Works, Automation, and Finishing.
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*Location*: Tea, SD (right off I-29)
*Work Hours*: 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday (40hrs + 5hrs overtime per week)
*Experience*: 4 years of MIG Welding
*Education*: High School Diploma
*Pay: *$25.
00-$30.
00/hour
*Position Summary: *
The Welder is responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings and specifications.
*Responsibilities:*
* Analyze, read, and interpret blueprints and work instructions to take and/or read measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
* Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
* Weld components using welding equipment in various positions like vertical and horizontal.
* Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of material.
* Inspect workpieces to verify conformity with quality standards and specifications.
* Monitor the welding process to ensure consistent quality and make adjustments to maintain optimal weld integrity.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper storage of welding equipment, tools, and materials.
*Education and Experience:*
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* 4 years of welding experience
* Experience in the manufacturing industry is desired.
*Physical Requirements:*
* Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
* Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
*Required Skills:*
* Strong attention to detail with ability to focus on a given task.
* Enthusiastic about learning new skills and technology.
* Effective time-management tactical approach to work prioritization.
* Commitment to continued development through the DeGeest Strong Standard Program.
* Read, speak, and write the English language.
* Good communication skills.
*Benefits:*
To better serve our employees, we offer competitive benefits as follows
Pay:
Hiring Salary Range: $25.
00-$30.
00/hour
Bonus Programs
Insurance
Medical – Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Dental and Vision Plans
STD/LTD and Voluntary Life/AD&D Plans
Investments
401k with a company match
Holidays/PTO
9 Paid Holiday, 1 Floating Holiday
PTO for New Hires
Additional Incentives
Safety glasses and steel toe boots reimbursement
Work shirts provided by DeGeest
Free Pizza Wednesdays
*Note:* The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
This position is eligible for a bonus.
*Equal Opportunity Employer:*
DeGeest is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.
00 - $30.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 2 years
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Weekly day range:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person