What are the responsibilities and job description for the WELDER position at Carter Machinery Company?
We are currently offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for Welder new hires, payable after 90-days of employment.
Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Welder in Richmond, Virginia. The Welder is responsible for performing new fabrication and welding repairs. Required skills include welding, fabricating, designing, salvaging and building-up equipment and/or components. General welding and fabrication using gas, stick, MIG and TIG welding. Seeking candidates with two years' minimum experience welding and fabricating on heavy equipment with portable machines. Ability to use precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.) a plus.
Requirements for the Welder position include:
- Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
- Certificate of technical training and/or knowledge in welding and machinery.
- Must be able to fabricate new components from shop drawings, templates and/or blueprints.
- Follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work
- Keep area clean throughout day to maintain safe working area; observe all safety procedures and policies.
- Must have good computer skills.
- Able to work overtime as required by job and customer demand.
Physical requirements must be met for the Welder job, including the ability to lift, carry and maneuver items up to 70 pounds, including bulky objects. This position requires repeated reaching, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending and climbing beside, onto and under a variety of heavy equipment. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
- Life and disability insurance.
- In-house training instructors/programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.