Job Description – Welder/ FAB Title Welder / Fabricator Summary The Macomb Group, a recognized leading distributor in the Midwest for Pipe, Valve, and Fittings. We are looking for a full-time Welder fabricator team member to join our fire fab division at our facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Macomb Group has differentiated itself from competitors by continually expanding our operations to provide unbeatable specialty services, a huge inventory, energy-efficient solutions, and exceptional customer service. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, self-driven individual to join our growing team. Responsibilities • Working with a team of others, produce life safety systems • Operating semi-automatic welding machine • Crane and Forklift operations • Mig hand welding repair • Quality assurance • Organization of products and materials • Regular maintenance of welding station upkeep • Work within a multitask setting while still meeting deadlines • Follow all company policies and procedures Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Welding experience, mig preferred • Regularly lift up to 25lbs; occasionally up to 50lbs • Be able to walk, stand, or lift the entire shift • Knowledge of pipe and fittings is a plus • While industry experience is encouraged, it is not required in order to be successful in this role. • Willing to train Work Setting Charlotte, North Carolina Monday - Friday, 7AM-4PM OT on some Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM Benefits • PTO, paid holidays, birthday off with pay and jump starts • GM and Ford vehicle discount • Medical, company pays 75% of premium along with a free medical wrap • Free telemedicine with medical enrollment • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance and AD&D • Critical Illness and Accident insurance • Short and Long Term Disability • 401K program with a 25% match with no cap! Our Culture With over 25 locations in multiple states, each branch has created a culture within our company that stems from cooperation, teamwork and of course the notion that we are BUILT TO SAY YES, not only to our customers but to you as well. We often gather for company provided lunches, sponsor lunch and learn sessions to share our knowledge, and hold customer appreciation BBQs. We have seasonal sports competitions for employees to win prizes and tailgates for football and baseball. We also celebrate you by rewarding work anniversaries, employee appreciation day celebrations, recognizing inside/outside sales leaders, honoring our vets, observing casual Fridays and much more! Come join our team and see why our employees love The Macomb way!
See More Details >>Job Description: PNA is searching for a Welding Operator on 1st shift who is responsible for basic welding to produce per quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner. This role is located at our Charlotte, NC manufacturing facility. PNA Construction Technologies is a business unit of ITW-Illinois Tool Works and specializes in the manufacture and supply of innovative products for the concrete flooring industry. Our products are designed to provide strategic load transfer and joint protection in a concrete slab or pavement. We take pride in our commitment to providing the best performing products in the concrete flatwork industry. Customers also value our top-tier design support, knowledgeable and professional employees, and quality manufactured products made in the USA. Focusing on the needs of our end-users enables us to customize our product offering and service based on their requirements. ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. https://www.linkedin.com/company/pna-inc/ https://www.itw.com/ Job Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED. • Tack Welding experience preferred. • Experience in use of hand tools, including battery powered hand tools, and pneumatic tools. • Manufacturing experience highly preferred (setup, operate, and knowledge of preventative maintenance). • Focus on quality control. • Clear ability to communicate & instruct on welding assembly. • Team player – able to collaborate with colleagues. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Core Responsibilities: • Performs ordinary and repetitive hand welding operations. • Operates Welding equipment, regulates current and voltage for proper fusion of metals. • Selects size and type of rod or wire appropriate for metal and welding application. • Makes decisions consistent with priorities set forth by Production Manager or Plant Manager. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results as needed for daily production goals. • Follows all safety policies, rules, and best practices. • Facilitate learning/training through a variety of delivery methods including hands-on, and one-on-one to welders of varying skill levels. • Ability to communicate the process of welding plates in alignment with your current position title. • Must be able to test production line units and troubleshoot for production lines. • Reviews present equipment, production procedures and makes recommendations that may improve productivity and reduce operation cost. • Communicates all issues to Production Manager or Plant Manager to obtain additional resources, or resolutions. • Prioritizes and maintains workflow and ensures use of proper tools and materials. • Interacts with teammates to resolve problems that interfere with productivity and our culture of respect, trust, and integrity. • Document actions by completing quality assurance forms consistently and accurately. • Accurately reports daily production. • Other duties assigned by Production Manager or other members of management. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to fumes, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; frequently required to walk, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to sit on a 4-foot-high forklift. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, mount and dismount power industrial vehicle using arms to grip and pull him/herself on to forklift. Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salaries, plus excellent benefits including: • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance • Company Paid Life Insurance/Short and Long-Term Disability • 401k Plan with generous company match • 3 weeks' vacation, 5 sick days, and 8 holidays • End of year company closure • Flexible spending accounts Compensation Information: $19.50/ hour ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
See More Details >>Part Time, Tue - 8; Wed - 8; Thurs - 4 General Definition of Work The welder-sheet metal specialist, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion providing a full range of welding and sheet metal work. Position delivers quality, accurate work while adhering to safety protocols and troubleshooting equipment. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Supervisor I. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary/Status Hourly NC 10/ Full-time, 12 months Reports To Maintenance Operations Supervisor I Place of Work The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time. Essential Functions • Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures • Execute the fabrication, installation, replacement and repair of metal and steel • Perform structural fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks involved in repair, remodeling, and new welding projects • Fabricate, weld and repair fender wells for tractors, grates for manhole covers, and brackets for wall exhaust fans and burglar screens • Weld and repair various types of equipment including trucks, mowers, TV carts, and steam and hot water pipes • Perform custom fabrications using steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, and lead on shop machinery • Fabricate and install sheet metal associated with commercial gutters and downspouts on mobile classrooms • Assist with relocating and anchoring MCRs and modifying and installing handrails for MCR decks and platforms • Fabricate and install roof flashings, gravel stops, fascia metal, conductor-heads, roof curbs vents, traffic control gates, guardrails, and security screens • Repair cafeteria equipment, exhaust ducts, tray rails, and replace filters in kitchen hoods • Repair all play and sports equipment for the district • Deliver, set up, and perform annual safety inspections on portable wheelchair lifts • Install ventilation kits for art kilns, vent dryers, exhaust fans, and fabricate and install ductwork for HVAC equipment • Operate a Jet-Vac machine to keep all roof drain lines and catch basins flowing properly • Perform related work as assigned or required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements • Knowledge and understanding of methods, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in welding and sheet metal • Knowledge of various kinds of metal properties and gauges • Knowledge of all skilled trades areas, including but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, construction contract administration and building codes • Knowledge and familiarity of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommendations, regulations, and work safety practices • Skilled in communication, both verbal and written • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications • Ability to perform skilled work involving fabrication, welding, repairing, and replacing structural facilities including awnings, gates, and scoreboards • Ability to operate and maintain tools, materials, and equipment • Ability to take initiative and work independently • Ability to solve problems by utilizing sound judgment • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work • Ability to obtain a variety of parts for various shops on a lathe and milling machine • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills • Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases • Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes Education And Experience • High school diploma or equivalent required • Minimum of five years of progressive experience in welding and sheet metal required • Have a B-license to operate lift gate trucks required • AWS Certified Welder Certification preferred • Equivalent combination of education and experience
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Charlotte, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience and 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 American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with approximately 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Charlotte, welders earn an average of $1,975 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $56,700 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
