Welder
Abilene, TX
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Title: Welder – Structural
STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Abilene, TX
Department: Production
Reports to: Tank Manager
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Job Summary:
The Welder position is in Emmett, Idaho (will be relocating to Nampa, ID in June 2025) and will be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the requirements for the project or assignment. You will be joining metal parts together using heat, pressure, and /or filler materials while ensuring a safe work environment by wearing required PPE and following safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare materials for welding by cleaning, cutting, and positioning them in place.
- Set up, operate, and maintain the welding equipment.
- Analyze drawings, blueprints, sketches, work orders, and safety data sheets to plan the layout, assembly, and operations.
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on the requirements or project assignment.
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
- Check to ensure that all welds are to specifications and defect free.
- Ensure that quality checklists are completed, as each step is completed.
- Work with a variety of metals, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Prepare material surfaces to be welded to ensure there is no slag, rust, grease, and there is no loose or thick scale.
- Inspect finished welding projects to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by wearing PPE and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; certification in welding from an accredited intuition preferred.
- 2+ years of welding experience required – preferably in a manufacturing or heavy equipment industry. Experience using 7024 welding rods and .045 wire MIG preferred. Experience with welding machinery, electrical equipment, and any manual tools.
- Knowledge of a variety of different welding techniques.
- Understanding of the manufacturing industry.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace. Including experience with safety regulations and necessary PPE requirements.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and designs.
- Accustomed to standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, and working within tight spaces for the duration of the shift.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Skilled at managing time and tasks independently.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized environment, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
- Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment requiring the employee to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch throughout an 8-to-10-hour day.
- Strength to carry product, equipment, and tools up to 50 pounds and push or pull product up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work in both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
At JTS, we take pride in producing high-quality, American-made products while providing a workplace where employees can thrive. With locations in Caldwell and Nampa, ID, and Abilene, TX, we offer a supportive, fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.
✨ What JTS Offers:
💰 Competitive Pay – Weekly pay
Proudly American-Made – Be part of a company committed to U.S. manufacturing💙 Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program
📈 Career Growth – Development opportunities to help you advance
👢 Perks & Discounts – Shoes for Crews and more
🎉 Engaging Culture – Company events and a team-driven environment’
🧤 Safety First – Work in a fast-paced, continuous-run manufacturing facility that prioritizes a “Safety First” culture.
Join a company that values quality, hard work, and the people who make it all happen. Apply today!
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