Welder

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:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The Welder plays a key role in the production process by accurately assembling components and sub-assemblies. This involves using welding techniques to join parts or repair defective welds, ensuring high-quality results that meet specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assemble various components and sub-assemblies accurately using welding techniques.
2. Weld parts according to precise specifications and ensure proper fit and alignment.
3. Repair defective or damaged welds, ensuring structural integrity and quality.
4. Operate and maintain welding equipment, tools, and fixtures to ensure optimal performance.
5. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
6. Conduct quality checks to verify welds meet required standards and specifications.
7. Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
8. Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
9. Maintain accurate records of work completed, including materials used and any issues encountered.
10. Picking and placing components or subassemblies into proper fixturing and joining by the application of GMAW (Gas-Metal-Arc Welding

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, in a shop environment.
• May stand for several hours at a time.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate welding machinery.
• Must wear required welding protective PPE.

Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED

Essential Functions:

1. Perform welding operations to join, repair, or fabricate metal parts according to technical specifications and blueprints.
2. Ensure all welded joints meet the required quality standards and structural integrity.
3. Operate various welding equipment (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick) safely and efficiently.
4. Inspect and measure workpieces to ensure proper alignment, fit, and dimensional accuracy.
5. Repair and rework defective welds or metal components as needed, following established procedures.
6. Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
7. Follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize hazards.

Competencies:

1. Strong knowledge and skill in various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick) and the ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
2. Ability to consistently produce high-quality welds that meet precise specifications and standards.
3. Capable of identifying issues with welds or components and finding effective solutions to repair or improve them.
4. Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
5. Skilled in the precise operation of welding equipment and tools, with good hand-eye coordination.
6. Works collaboratively with other welders and departments to ensure smooth workflow and optimal results.
7. Able to adjust techniques or processes to meet changing project requirements or unforeseen challenges.
8. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple welding projects, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time hourly position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager.

Travel:

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Manufacturing/industry experience.
• 1+ year with a variety of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and Stick.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and practices in a welding or industrial environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
None.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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