Production Welder
Description:
The Production Welder is responsible to use semi-automatic welding equipment to weld and fabricate various components for products. The Production Welder will produce quality weldments, requiring welds in lengths of 4”- 6”, on stainless and carbon steel materials in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
Key Responsibilities
RESULTS
Critical 55%
- Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure, tools, and material requirements with reasonable assistance.
- Joins and fabricates metal by applying appropriate welding techniques with reasonable assistance.
- Sets up and tack welds parts with or without use of fixtures or jigs with reasonable assistance.
- Interprets blueprints of limited complexity, specifications, diagrams or schematics to ensure products meet quality standards.
Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%
- Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness and performs quality checks on work completed.
- Keeps equipment and work area clean and organized, performs required PM’s on machines and equipment and reports all non-conformities to Line Lead, Supervisor or Maintenance until the problem has been rectified.
- Makes repairs or performs low profile rework as directed.
- Works as part of a team with other employees, assists with training of other as directed.
Dependability 15%
- Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
- Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
- Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
- Follows through and meets commitments.
- Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.
Safety 10%
- Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.
Total 100%
Starting salary:
$35,360.00 - $54,000.00
Company benefits:
- Profit Sharing: 7% of all profits each quarter, $500-$2,400
- 401(k) match: NLM matches 50% of the first 10% of pay contributed.
- Safety Incentives: 8 hours of vacation, $500, $1,000, $750
- Flextime: Save your vacation by making up hours missed
- Paid Time Off: 72 hours on your 1st day, 3 bonus hours each month.
- Wellness Program: Get active and earn points to earn a free gym membership, discounted insurance, and 8 hours of PTO.
- Employee Inclusion: Ambassador Program, New Hire Check-Ins
High school courses important to the position:
- Basic Mathematics (reading a tape measure, fractions, decimals, blueprint reading)
- Industrial Technology (Welding)
Training, certifications, or degree needed to qualify for the position:
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- AWS (American Welding Society) preferred
- Welding certificate
Specific skills that your business recognizes as fundamental to employment (life skills):
- Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do or say.
- If you see something, say something and follow through until it’s right.
- Treats others with respect and kindness.
- Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.
- Is open to input from all sources.
- Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
- Is fearless.
- Readily admits mistakes.
Advancement opportunities in the company:
Welder progression: Production Welder, Experienced Welder, Line Lead, Production Supervisor.
Linn-Mar Career Path Curriculum Marion Independent Career Path Curriculum

