Job Title: Welding Flex Employee
Schedule: 1st shift; Monday-Friday 5am-3pm
WELDING FLEX EMPLOYEE POSITION SUMMARY:
The Welding Flex Employee is a key support role within the Industrial Welding Department at Baker Manufacturing. This position performs a variety of non-welding tasks to ensure welders can focus on skilled fabrication and assembly work. Key duties include painting, packaging, moving materials, and assisting with the cutting and threading of lift-out assemblies used in pitless units. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, and flexible across various support functions in a manufacturing environment.
WELDING FLEX EMPLOYEE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Painting & Surface Prep: Apply industrial coatings using spray or brush techniques on fabricated parts. Prep metal surfaces for painting including cleaning, masking, or light sanding. Maintain paint area cleanliness and inventory of paint supplies. Packaging: Package welded components and finished assemblies per specifications. Create and apply proper labeling for identification and shipping. Ensure packaging is secure and protects parts during handling and transit. Material Handling & Movement: Move raw materials and finished parts between work cells using forklifts, hoists, or carts. Assist welders with staging materials and clearing completed work. Organize and restock material areas to support continuous workflow. Cutting & Threading Lift-Out Assemblies: Operate pipe cutters, threaders, and related equipment to produce lift-out assemblies for pitless units. Measure and verify thread depths and pipe dimensions to ensure quality and fit. Clean and prep threaded parts for welding or final assembly.
General Support: Assist welders and leads with job preparation and cleanup. Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE. Participate in cross-training opportunities to support other department tasks as needed.
WELDING FLEX EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred. Ability to safely operate forklifts, hoists, and hand tools. Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions and job travelers. Willingness to work in a physically demanding and dynamic environment. Comfortable with repetitive tasks and flexible in daily work assignments.
WELDING FLEX EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and reaching. Exposure to welding, paint, and machine shop environments with appropriate PPE.
WELDING FLEX EMPLOYEE WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT:
Full-time, Monday-Thursday with potential overtime as needed. Shop floor and fabrication environment.
Monday - Thursday
Overtime: Fridays mandatory up to 10 hours
Compensation details: 19-21 Yearly Salary
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