Job Summary First and Second Shift At Cordele Refurbishment & Manufacturing, we provide refurbishment services to the intermodal shipping industry. Our award-winning shop located in Cordele, GA currently has openings on our second shift fabrication/welding team. We are seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fabricating and assembling metal structures and components according to specifications. This role requires proficiency in various welding techniques, mig welding and plasma cutting experience. The Fabricator/Welder will work with a variety of materials and tools to ensure high-quality production standards. This is a second shift position. 11:30am-8pm Monday - Friday Duties • Weld mild steel in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. • Perform mechanical repairs to chassis (replacing axles/suspension parts) • Operate equipment in a safe manner. • Verify all operations have been completed and QC inspected before moving the chassis to the next work cell. • Organize and maintain your work area. • Maintain all the equipment in your work cell. • Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision. Qualifications • Proven experience in fabrication and welding, with a strong understanding of metalworking processes. • Proficiency in using hand tools, welding equipment, plasma cutters, and other machinery related to fabrication. • Familiarity with rigging practices for safe handling of materials is preferred. • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work. • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. • Ability to understand and follow directions. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. • Manual dexterity. • Ability to pass all required drug screen and background checks. Join our team as a Fabricator/Welder where your skills will contribute significantly to our production efforts! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>GENERAL DESCRIPTION _ PURPOSE OF ROLE: The welder is responsible for fabricating and assembling structures and parts by using various welding techniques and equipment. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications to produce high-quality welds in accordance with standards and project requirements. Essential Functions: Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. . Perform welding operations using appropriate welding techniques. o Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements and specifications. o Set up and operate welding equipment including welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, and related tools. o Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and de-greasing to ensure proper welding quality. . Select and measure appropriate materials and components for welding based on project requirements. o Weld components in various positions (e.g., flat, vertical, overhead) using appropriate procedures. o Inspect welded joints for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards. . Perform post-welding processes such as grinding, sanding, and polishing to achieve smooth finishes. . Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and prevent accidents. Qualifications and Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. o Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred. o Proven experience as a welder in a similar role is required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: The successful candidate should: o Understand various welding processes. . Have a knowledge of different types of metals, their properties, and how they respond to heat and pressure. o Be able to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to understand project specifications. o Understand how to operate and maintain welding machines, torches, electrodes, and other tools. o Have precise hand-eye coordination and steady hands to manipulate welding equipment and materials. . Be able to consistently produce high-quality welds with attention to specifications and details. o Be capable of troubleshooting welding issues, adjust techniques, and make necessary repairs. o Have basic math skills for measurements, angles, and calculations related to welding tasks. Education Requirements: o Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environments range from cold and dry to hot and humid and may include work outdoors. Indoor work within the manufacturing plant is required. This environment will be noisy and may contain stimuli such as flashing lights and strong odors. Powered by JazzHR QNhzVknbYN
See More Details >>GENERAL DESCRIPTION _ PURPOSE OF ROLE:brThe welder is responsible for fabricating and assembling structures and parts by using various weldingbrtechniques and equipment. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and weldingbrspecifications to produce high-quality welds in accordance with standards and project requirements.brEssential Functions:brEssential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.br. Perform welding operations using appropriate welding techniques.bro Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine weldingbrrequirements and specifications.bro Set up and operate welding equipment including welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, andbrrelated tools.bro Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and de-greasing to ensure proper welding quality.br. Select and measure appropriate materials and components for welding based on projectbrrequirements.bro Weld components in various positions (e.g., flat, vertical, overhead) using appropriatebrprocedures.bro Inspect welded joints for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.br. Perform post-welding processes such as grinding, sanding, and polishing to achieve smoothbrfinishes.br. Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and preventbraccidents.brQualifications and Experience:brTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.brThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.bro Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.bro Proven experience as a welder in a similar role is required.brKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:brThe successful candidate should:bro Understand various welding processes.br. Have a knowledge of different types of metals, their properties, and how they respond to heat andbrpressure.bro Be able to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to understand projectbrspecifications.bro Understand how to operate and maintain welding machines, torches, electrodes, and other tools.bro Have precise hand-eye coordination and steady hands to manipulate welding equipment andbrmaterials.br. Be able to consistently produce high-quality welds with attention to specifications and details.bro Be capable of troubleshooting welding issues, adjust techniques, and make necessary repairs.bro Have basic math skills for measurements, angles, and calculations related to welding tasks.brEducation Requirements:bro Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.brPhysical Demands:brThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tobrsuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made tobrenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; usebrhands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talkbror hear. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally liftbrand/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision andbrperipheral vision.brWork Environment:brThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encountersbrwhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enablebrindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brThe environments range from cold and dry to hot and humid and may include work outdoors. Indoorbrwork within the manufacturing plant is required. This environment will be noisy and may contain stimulibrsuch as flashing lights and strong odors.br#160; GENERAL DESCRIPTION _ PURPOSE OF ROLE:brThe welder is responsible for fabricating and assembling structures and parts by using various weldingbrtechniques and equipment. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and weldingbrspecifications to produce high-quality welds in accordance with standards and project requirements.brEssential Functions:brEssential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.br. Perform welding operations using appropriate welding techniques.bro Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine weldingbrrequirements and specifications.bro Set up and operate welding equipment including welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, andbrrelated tools.bro Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and de-greasing to ensure proper welding quality.br. Select and measure appropriate materials and components for welding based on projectbrrequirements.bro Weld components in various positions (e.g., flat, vertical, overhead) using appropriatebrprocedures.bro Inspect welded joints for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.br. Perform post-welding processes such as grinding, sanding, and polishing to achieve smoothbrfinishes.br. Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and preventbraccidents.brQualifications and Experience:brTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.brThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.bro Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.bro Proven experience as a welder in a similar role is required.brKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:brThe successful candidate should:bro Understand various welding processes.br. Have a knowledge of different types of metals, their properties, and how they respond to heat andbrpressure.bro Be able to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to understand projectbrspecifications.bro Understand how to operate and maintain welding machines, torches, electrodes, and other tools.bro Have precise hand-eye coordination and steady hands to manipulate welding equipment andbrmaterials.br. Be able to consistently produce high-quality welds with attention to specifications and details.bro Be capable of troubleshooting welding issues, adjust techniques, and make necessary repairs.bro Have basic math skills for measurements, angles, and calculations related to welding tasks.brEducation Requirements:bro Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.brPhysical Demands:brThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tobrsuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made tobrenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; usebrhands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talkbror hear. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally liftbrand/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision andbrperipheral vision.brWork Environment:brThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encountersbrwhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enablebrindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brThe environments range from cold and dry to hot and humid and may include work outdoors. Indoorbrwork within the manufacturing plant is required. This environment will be noisy and may contain stimulibrsuch as flashing lights and strong odors.br#160;
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with a technical school program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the program. The American Welding Society reports 771,000 welders nationwide, with 402,333 employed and 9,463 active job openings at any given time. In Cordele, GA, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $54,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options across various industries.
