Job Purpose: Responsible for all aspects of welding work Essential Functions: • Performing all aspects of welding work. • Safely operate heavy equipment and follow all safety policies and procedures. • Perform other jobs within the shop as required to assist in meeting business demands. • Maintains all aspects of workplace organization. • Ensures Compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries. • Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal and external). • Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Company policies to eliminate and or reduce exposure to liability. • Special projects or work as assigned by the Supervisor. 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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Guidelines Experience/Training/Education: Required: High school education or equivalent, basic welding knowledge, ability to read blueprints and recognize weld symbols Desired: 2+ years of experience in all position flux core wire, fitting experience. Welds subject to UT weld testing Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Requires good communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and follow instructions. Requires an eye for detail. Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow; Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism; ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently; ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors, members of management, vendors, and other employees. Physical and Environmental Elements: This is a production classification and employees work indoors (in all seasons) with exposure to heat, cold, noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descent a ladder and/or scaffolding. Special Requirements/Certification: Welder will have no more than three attempts to meet the Welder Test Criteria. For each welding process welders are required to pass two full penetration groove weld tests. This will be to a backing stripped, one inch thick, 45 degree groove in the flat and horizontal positions. These will be radiographically tested and interpreted to AWS D14.1 criteria. Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. 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 >>Job Title: Spot Welder 1st Shift 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pay Rate: $16.50 hr Work Location: Union City Job Type: Full-time Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for welding cabinets per customer order. • Spot Weld cases to specification. • Grind out any imperfections on material when spot welding is completed. • Inspect parts to ensure quality. • Clean work area to Company standards. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: • Spot Welding experience. • Ability to read a tape measure. • Excellent verbal skills – This employee will be required to communicate with other employees in their department. • Teamwork – Each employee in this area is required to work with other team members. • High School Diploma or GED. • Knowledge of orders and how to comprehend them. For more opportunities like this, visit: www.hamilton-ryker.com
See More Details >>Job Description and Title: Aluminum Welder II - Mig Welder (Marine Boat Builder) Department: Production Reports To: Welding Lead SUMMARY: Lays out, fits, and Mig welds formed sheet metal components to assemble aluminum boats and subassemblies. WORK ETHIC REQUIREMENTS for Boat Builder: A high level of personal dependability, the ability to work effectively as a member of a team, a readiness to learn and assist in other jobs, a high aptitude for quality, as well as a high regard for the safety of self and others. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of Boat Builder: Responsible for following the quality systems procedures. Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding. Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. Sets up equipment and welds parts, using gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified individuals will be able to perform each essential duty 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous weld experience and/or welding training is required with a minimum of two years experience in aluminum. LANGUAGE SKILLS: The basic skills necessary to communicate with other employees and supervisors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: The basic skills necessary to read and interpret scales, gauges and other measuring devices; and the ability to perform basic mathematical functions. REASONING ABILITY: This position requires the ability to reason and determine acceptable from unacceptable product quality, personal behavior, and productivity. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out step by step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will take place in a non-conditioned manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: • Welding: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Union City, TN Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under experienced welders. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190, and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. Apprentices in Union City, TN, earn an average of $1,953 per week, with an annual overtime average of $10,000. 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.
