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. Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert. Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Know Your Rights
See More Details >>Benefits: • 401(k) • Competitive salary • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Benefits/Perks • Competitive Pay - dependent on experience level and skill level Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. In this position, you will interpret blueprints and drawings to accurately weld marine structural components and parts. Experience welding Tig Aluminum is mandatory. The ideal candidate is a hard worker with great attention to detail and proven experience as a Welder. Responsibilities • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics • Plan layout and measurements of structural components • Operate angle grinders, calipers, rulers, and other hand and power tools • Use manual and semi-automatic welding equipment • Tig aluminum and mig welding experience required Qualifications • Previous experience as a Welder • Professional Certification (AWS welding certificate) is preferred • Experience with a variety of welding equipment and tools • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents and drawings • Understanding of all health and safety guidelines • Attention to detail
See More Details >>*** Position Overview** TIG Welder 2 is responsible for being able to assemble and weld parts as directed, read prints to ensure proper welds, hold proper dimensions for each unit, fabricate parts to specifications, and follow directions. The TIG Welder 2 is also responsible for directing others in proper assembly of parts and identifying parts required. • *Essential Job Functions** • Knowledge of TIG welding; at least 2 years experience • Must be able to use a fork lift properly; at least 1 year experience • Able to train and supervise others • Able to air check tubes and make necessary repairs • Work tube inspection, and build ski lockers, pops, and center tubes • Knowledge of fabrication of parts and air checking tools • Know where to put lift eye flanges for different diameter tubes • Able to run bead on different material thickness • Knowledge of air and hand tools such as screw guns, drills, grinders, sanders, and band saws • Must be able to read blue prints and a tape measure efficiently • *Non-essential Job Functions** • Must be a great problem solver • Communicate well with others • Organize work area • *Requirements** • Work inside without air conditioning • Exposure to dust and loud noises • Able to stand and walk around all day • Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and bending frequently • Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds of material • *Other Skills/Abilities** • Ability to be cross trained • *PPE Requirements** • Safety glasses • Gloves • Weld helmet • Ear protection Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled • ** Position Overview** TIG Welder 2 is responsible for being able to assemble and weld parts as directed, read prints to ensure proper welds, hold proper dimensions for each unit, fabricate parts to specifications, and follow directions. The TIG Welder 2 is also responsible for directing others in proper assembly of parts and identifying parts required. • *Essential Job Functions** • Knowledge of TIG welding; at least 2 years experience • Must be able to use a fork lift properly; at least 1 year experience • Able to train and supervise others • Able to air check tubes and make necessary repairs • Work tube inspection, and build ski lockers, pops, and center tubes • Knowledge of fabrication of parts and air checking tools • Know where to put lift eye flanges for different diameter tubes • Able to run bead on different material thickness • Knowledge of air and hand tools such as screw guns, drills, grinders, sanders, and band saws • Must be able to read blue prints and a tape measure efficiently • *Non-essential Job Functions** • Must be a great problem solver • Communicate well with others • Organize work area • *Requirements** • Work inside without air conditioning • Exposure to dust and loud noises • Able to stand and walk around all day • Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and bending frequently • Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds of material • *Other Skills/Abilities** • Ability to be cross trained • *PPE Requirements** • Safety glasses • Gloves • Weld helmet • Ear protection Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Elkhart, IN, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing the necessary skills to start earning. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Elkhart, IN, the average wage for welders is around $408 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $100,000 annually. This trade offers a promising career path with strong demand, driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing, ensuring job stability and growth opportunities.
