Position: Welder - 1st Shift (Beeville) Overview Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers. Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members. What You will Get: • A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture. • Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more! • Fair and competitive compensation. • Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow. • Holiday, personal and vacation days. Summary/Objective: The Welder is responsible for adding value in the process flow by accurately assembling various components and/or sub-assemblies into specified fixturing and joining by welding or repairing defective welds. Required Education and Experience: • Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus. • Essential Functions: • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Observance of all safety rules and policies maintained by the company. • Maintenance of a clean and organized workspace and Plant proper. • Picking and placing components or subassemblies into proper fixturing and joining by the application of GMAW (Gas-Metal-Arc Welding). • Exercising product and process knowledge to identify out-of-conformance situations and alert supervisor or Quality Auditor of these situations in a timely manner. • Rotation of position into different production teams as is necessary to meet production schedules and Company goals in general. • Maintenance of good housekeeping practices always. • Ability to set up welding equipment including changing gas. Competencies: • Communication skills. • Organizational skills. • Initiative. • Time management. • Friendly/understanding. Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibility. Physical Demands: While performing duties of the job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active – while performing this job the team member is regularly standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, handling, and climbing all day. The team member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations considered for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the team member works around moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, and conveyer roller lines. The team member may work in outside weather conditions in all seasons. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. In addition, the team member may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, noise, heat, cold, and wet work while performing job duties. This position requires personal protective equipment such as work gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, cut resistant sleeves, and seasonal gear which will be provided (contingent on position). Additional items required but not included are steel toed shoes or boots with metatarsal guards. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time hourly position, and hours of work and days are decided by production or General Manager. Travel: There is no travel with this position. Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>About the position The Fast Track Weld Program at Lippert University is designed to provide comprehensive training in welding, including 32 hours of CAD print reading, 32 hours of OSHA and equipment safety, and 80 hours of MIG welding. Participants will receive AWS MIG 1.1 Certification and will be part of a US Department of Labor Apprenticeship. The program runs for approximately 19 consecutive weekdays at Texas State Technical College, starting on June 2, 2025, and ending on June 26, 2025. Students will be compensated at a training rate for each of the 8-hour training days. Weekly examinations will determine eligibility to remain in the program. Additionally, candidates can earn $2,500 in retention bonuses within the first 6 months of employment after completion of the program, which will lead to a job at the Shiner, TX plant. Responsibilities • Complete 32 hours of CAD print reading. , • Complete 32 hours of OSHA and equipment safety training. , • Complete 80 hours of MIG welding training. , • Achieve AWS MIG 1.1 Certification. , • Participate in weekly examinations to assess eligibility in the program. Requirements • Excellent work history. , • Exemplary attendance record. , • Ability to perform physical tasks including repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs. , • Ability to stand for long periods in one location. , • Ability to perform repetitive bending, twisting, and turning. , • Basic math and reading comprehension skills. Nice-to-haves undefined Benefits • $6,500 in training compensation. , • $2,500 in retention bonuses in the first 6 months.
See More Details >>Job Title: Introduction to Welding Instructor Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Group: V0-20 (Based on Experience) Salary Plan Windham School District is currently seeking an Introduction to Welding instructor to join the Windham Career and Technology Education (CTE) team. The instructor will provide quality training in the technical and soft skills needed to gain entry level employment. Primary purpose: Instruction will include training in Basic Safety, identification and safe use of a variety of hand tools and power tools, base metal preparation, equipment set up, cutting and gouging metal, shielded arc welding and beads and fillet welds. Additional focus will be on classroom and lab instruction in various construction trades with the objective to identify areas of interest or to support a specific program offered in our district. NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum and modules will be used to guide instruction. Upon completing of course, students should receive NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Level 1 Welding. Qualifications Education/Certification/Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent. Five years of full time wage earning experience within the past ten years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered. Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree, or technical training may be considered in determining full time work experience. Have 3 years of Welding level experience. Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records. Major Responsibilities and Duties: • Provides instruction for various basic labor and/or technical skills through classroom instruction, demonstration and practical exercises using NCCER curriculum. (NCCER training will be provided by WSD) • Instruction in general safety and industry standards • Maintains records including testing, daily offender work, attendance and general record keeping. • Administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators. • Counsels students concerning their performance and progress • Will be responsible for developing and maintaining classroom management to include tool control, tool inventory, and chemical control. • Adhere to WSD and TDCJ policies and procedures • Performs other duties as assigned. Policy, Reports, and Law: • Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties. • Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment. • Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties. • Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings. May also supervise teacher aides. Working Conditions Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation Mental Demands: Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions. Physical Demands: Ability to perform full duties of position, lift up to 30 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours. Environmental Demands: Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals. • *The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Beeville, TX, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Beeville, welders earn an average of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $52,000 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and industry programs offer training pathways, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
