Production Welder - Nevada, United States - ALMACO

Description

ALMACO is growing and adding to our team with Production WeldersProduction Welders at ALMACO work independently but still enjoy a friendly team atmosphere.

You will have a lot of flexibility in your work schedule because after training, you can work with your manager on the hours that work best with your schedule.

We don't have seasonal lay-offs and we do offer overtime hours.
You'll love this job if you are a skilled welder who wants to run wire all day.

This position is for welders who aren't as interested in fabrication - in this position, you will use a jig to set up your work and spend most of your time welding.

You are proud of your quality work and enjoy building things with your own two hands.
You are reliable and can work hours per week depending on the work schedule. You'll enjoy a friendly, family-style work environment. You'll work at your own bench to weld parts and subassemblies. You'll experience flexibility in your work hours that you won't find in other jobs, variety, and opportunities for advancement.
This position is available on the 1st shift (flexible daytime hours) Monday

• Friday.

Opportunities in this position:

Construct metal sub-assemblies for agricultural research equipment by setting up and welding with 0.035 or 0.045 wire on 1/8" or thicker material.

Use a wide variety of hand and power tools and related equipment such as a saw, shear, grinder, and small presses to reduce and prepare metals.

Read prints, drawings, work orders, and written instructions to plan and layout work, completing assignments with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Clean and grind welds using appropriate methods to prepare the material for assembly.


An ideal candidate would possess:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience or education in welding using MIG and TIG, using 0.035 or 0.045 MIG wire.

AWS D1.1 certification or the ability to obtain certification (testing done onsite.)A record of dependability and cooperation in previous work environments.

Ability and skill to effectively operate a wide range of hand and power tools.


Our Company:

ALMACO is the global leader in cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions, and specialized manufacturer of precision agricultural machinery designed for ag research within the seed industry.

Our products are custom-built and specifically manufactured to the requirements of leading research programs throughout the world. ALMACO continues to be the innovator in new products and technologies that serve the seed research equipment marketplace.

ALMACO is a family-owned business located in Nevada, IA, which is about 10 miles from Ames, IA, and about 30 miles away from Des Moines, IA.

We employ about 200 talented professionals.


Benefits include:

Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysHealth Insurance (with a $0 premium option)Dental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Match of 4%Employer-Paid Disability InsuranceEmployer-Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental insurance including Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plansFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountsLegal/Financial ConsultationEmployee Assistance ProgramNational Career Readiness Certificate is welcome.

ALMACO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation,) national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A post-offer pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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