Welder

Who is Martin Sprocket & Gear?

Martin is a progressive leader in the Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling Industry, classified as an essential business. We are proud of our rich heritage dating back to our beginning in 1951 as a family-run organization. Fast forward to today, we have more than 25 locations in North America.

Why is it great to work for us?

As an employer of choice, we offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities. We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.

• Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental
• Employee Wellness Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k Profit Trust Plan
• PTO
• Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Company Holidays
• Shift differential's  
• 2nd Shift: 6% added to an hourly wage 
• 3rd Shift: 8% added to an hourly wage

What will you do?

In this role, you will be involved in the welding of metal parts and operating industrial machine tools to complete customer orders for a dynamic product line supporting various applications in industries such as agriculture, industrial conveyor systems, and power transmissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Weld metal parts using a MIG welding process

• Must be able to read a tape measure down to 1/16” increments

• Work from process sheets, blueprints, or other written/verbal instructions given by the supervisor to perform production tasks. 
• Maneuver large, awkward, or heavy parts manually or with a crane.
• Inspect welds throughout the process and use grinding tools when necessary
• Work safely and wear all required PPE for the duration of the shift.  
• Maintain machine and work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Check and inspect operation against predetermined tolerances.
• Work in other areas or departments as assigned.
• Work Schedule:
  • 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 
  • 2nd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • 3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

What are we looking for?

We're looking for engaged individuals who are adaptable to a changing environment, take pleasure in learning, and enjoy working with others.

Key Competencies:

• MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent schooling preferred
• Experience with grinding tools and machines preferred
• Simple oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English
• Physically able to handle heavy items including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components
• Work scheduled hours and comply with the company's timekeeping policy and all other company policies
• Able to consistently stand for an entire shift 
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
• General mechanical knowledge is a plus
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a team player
• Accuracy 
• Reliability
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16".

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the company's Albemarle, NC branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.