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Metal Shop Certified WelderThe Metal Shop Certified Welder is responsible for fabricating production assemblies used in precast manufacturing, ensuring all work meets company and PCI certification standards. This role involves welding, cutting, and assembling components using shop equipment such as welders, saws, presses, and forklifts. The position plays a key role in supporting efficient production through high-quality, accurate, and safe fabrication work.Salary range $25 - $27/Hr. Based on location and experience.Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreementsPerform welding operations that meet company and PCI certification standardsOperate shop equipment including welders, forklifts, shears, punches, drill presses, and band sawsFabricate and assemble production components used in precast manufacturingBuild and set up jigs for fabrication work as neededRead and interpret basic blueprints and production drawingsUse gas/acetylene torches for cutting and fabrication tasksTransport and handle materials safely within the shop environmentEnsure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and safelyMaintain compliance with safety procedures and quality standardsSupport additional shop and production tasks as assignedThe ideal candidate is a skilled and safety-focused welder with a strong work ethic and experience in a shop or manufacturing environment. They are detail-oriented, dependable, and take pride in producing high-quality fabrication work that meets strict standards. This individual works well both independently and as part of a team, adapts to changing production needs, and is committed to continuous improvement and safe work practices.High School Diploma or GED requiredWelding certification preferred (willingness to test and certify required)Ability to read blueprints, steel orders, and basic technical documentsGeneral math skills and ability to accurately read a tape measureForklift and overhead crane experience preferred (training provided)Good communication skills and ability to follow instructionsAdaptability to changing priorities in a production environmentAbility to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm useCapable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hoursComfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequentlyAbility to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazardsWillingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Worksite address
albany, MN, 56307, US
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