Are you ready to bring your welding skills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we're dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence. We're looking for skilled Welders like you! What You’ll Do: • MIG Welding: Perform MIG welding to join metal parts, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications. • Machine operation: Operate metalworking machines such as shears, presses, and grinders to shape metal parts as required. • Fabrication of metal parts: Cut, shape, and assemble metal components using various hand and power tools, ensuring adherence to specifications. • Blueprint interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to accurately fabricate metal parts according to the design. • Production Task Execution: Follow process sheets, blueprints, or verbal instructions from the supervisor to complete production tasks accurately. • Material Handling: Maneuver large or heavy parts manually or with the assistance of a crane, as required. • Weld Inspection & Finishing: Inspect welds throughout the process for quality, using grinding tools as necessary to achieve desired finishes. • Machine & Workspace Maintenance: Keep machines and work areas clean and adhere to safety protocols. • Quality Control: Inspect finished work to ensure it meets predetermined tolerances and standards. • Cross-Functional Support: Assist in other areas or departments as assigned to meet production needs. What You’ll Bring: • MIG Welding Experience: Prior experience in MIG welding within a manufacturing environment or equivalent technical schooling is required. • Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with grinding tools, drill presses, and ironwork is advantageous. Must be able to accurately read a tape measure to 1/16" increments. • Communication & Documentation: Basic oral communication skills; ability to read and understand written instructions in English and complete basic logs and reports in English. • Physical Capability: Physically able to lift, push, pull, and position heavy components as required. • Attendance & Compliance: Ability to work scheduled hours and adhere to company timekeeping and all other policies. • Shift Endurance: Ability to consistently stand for the entire duration of the shift in a non-climate-controlled environment. • Mechanical Knowledge: General mechanical knowledge is beneficial. • Team Orientation: Able to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team player. • Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy and reliability in all tasks. Your Schedule: • 2nd Shift - Sunday - Thursday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm • 3rd Shift - Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report to work daily to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.? Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy: "Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!" With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members. Why You Will Love Working Here: At Martin, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation and growth thrive, and your contributions are valued as part of a team dedicated to excellence. Here is what you’ll enjoy when you join our team: • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans. • Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance. • Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan. • Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays. • Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company. • Competitive Pay & Perks: • * 2nd shift: 6% added to your hourly wage. • 3rd shift: 8% added to your hourly wage. Ready to Join Us? Apply today and become part of Martin Sprocket & Gear’s legacy of quality and excellence! Disclaimers We do not accept applications from former or current Authorized Martin Distributors. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired. Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and an E-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Company Overview: Waste Management assures its dedication to offering secure, dependable, and top-notch maintenance solutions. In the role of a Welder within our workforce, your responsibilities will involve on-site tasks such as the installation, maintenance, and fixing of waste compactors. This job supports the enhancement of operational effectiveness and safety measures, while also providing avenues for career growth through various training and certification programs. Role and Responsibilities: As a Maintenance Welder, your responsibilities will include conducting welding, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance on waste compactors at client sites. You will also be tasked with fabricating metal parts when necessary, as well as carrying out inspections to guarantee the safe and effective operation of the machinery. • Carry out the installation, maintenance, and fixing of waste compactors at client sites. • Conduct regular maintenance tasks such as inspections, lubrication, and replacing hydraulic fluids. • Inspect units for stress fractures and potential safety risks. • Perform necessary repairs on electrical connections, circuits, solenoids, pressure switches, and wiring when required. • Use gauges to manipulate the operation of equipment and modify the pace of cycles. • Install and exchange complete units utilizing the correct tools. • Construct hoppers, chutes, platforms, stairs, and guardrails. • Evaluate, diagnose, and fix hydraulic tubes and mechanisms. • Carry out necessary maintenance duties on location as needed. • Restore items by disassembling, aligning, reforming, and reconstructing components with manual tools and cutting implements. • Drive the service truck safely to and from designated service points. • Provide guidance to on-site staff regarding correct operational protocols and verify compliance with safety regulations. Necessary Qualifications and Expertise: • Two years of prior involvement in welding, electrical, or hydraulic tasks is required. • Proficiency in interpreting electrical and hydraulic diagrams. Preferred Qualifications: • Possession of a high school diploma from an accredited institution or an equivalent GED credential is required. • Skill in stick/MIG welding and operation of yellow machinery. • Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting three-phase electric motors and general electrical circuits. • Knowledge of hydraulics. Work Environment: • Necessary to utilize fine finger movements and motor coordination throughout the majority of the workday. • Occasionally manipulate items weighing under 30 pounds and engage in physical activities. • Exposure to workplace hazards like lacerations, scalds, or hazardous substances can happen from time to time. • Outdoor work in compactor repair environments involves exposure to dirt, smells, loud noises, and various weather conditions. Compensation and Benefits: • The salary range is between $19.00 and $25.00 hourly, depending on the level of expertise. • First Shift: Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 AM and ending at 3:30 PM. • Additional monetary rewards are available for individuals attaining ASE certifications, Engine certifications, and CDL qualifications. • Yearly Tool Grant and Yearly Boot Grant. • Comprehensive total remuneration plan encompassing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability benefits. • The Stock Purchase Plan allows employees to buy company shares at a discount, while the 401(k) Company match program involves the employer contributing funds to match a portion of the employee's retirement savings. • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days, is provided by the employer. About Waste Management: Waste Management prioritizes stability, career advancement, and the welfare of its employees. The company's ethos underscores the importance of safety, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. Staff members can take advantage of educational support, extensive health benefits, a matching 401(k) plan, stock incentives, childcare assistance, and avenues for career progression.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Albemarle, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual wage of $45,190, and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,000 per week in Albemarle, with an annual overtime average of $4,800. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
