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Wenger Corporation lists this Welder - 1st Shift opportunity in owatonna, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts (Mon-Thurs) with overtime Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most.
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Welder | Metal Fabricator responsible to operate various metal forming equipment and MIG weld while working under limited supervision within assigned areas in a manner, which meets or exceeds established quality and quantity standards.
At a minimum, you'll need:
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
Experience with tape measure, calipers, and other measuring instruments
Reading text and documents, basic math, writing and oral communications within team environment
Problem solving, critical thinking, planning, prioritizing, and organizing
Ability to operate hand tools
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Light to moderate lifting
It would be great if you also have:
Vocational/technical school welding certificate
6 months of MIG welding experience
In this role, a typical day might include:
Working positively in group settings, valuing input from others and offering assistance when needed to ensure success
Sets up, adjusts and operates with accuracy a variety of metal fabrication equipment including but not limited to: MIG welders, press brake, shear, and forming machine
Determine materials required and follow sequence of tasks outlined on production orders
Manufacture products using engineering drawings and blueprints to meet product specifications
Ability to complete a thorough inspection of parts
Maintain equipment and environment to be clean and safe
English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.
While performing the functions of the job, the team member is continuously required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The team member is frequently required to kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist/turn, and climb ladder/stairs. The team member is continuously required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate machines, equipment, tools, or controls. Team member is continuously required to reach with hands and arms. The functions of the job include occasionally viewing a computer monitor and repetitive motion activities on the keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefit offerings include:
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Onsite Fitness Center
Employee Assistance Program
*This information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary depending on location. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
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