Metco, Steel Reels - Mig Welder

Position: Production Associate I
Location: Hartselle, AL

Wage: $22.05/hour
Sign On Bonus: $2000.00, paid in 2 increments of $1000.00 at 90 days and 180 days with satisfactory performance reviews
Shift: M-F 4:00am – 2:30pm, with overtime as needed

While reporting to the Production Team Leader as the Production Associate I you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of production operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The roles performed are Mig Weld mild steel together to form the finished product. Sheet material range from 16GA – ¼” thick with occasional ¾” plate. Flat Bar 3/16” – 1 ½ thick, 3” I-Beam @ 7.5 pounds per foot, and structural tubing ranging from 1 ¼” Square – 3” x 4” Rectangle. Fitting and forming parts for welding is required in certain jobs. Inspection and grinding is also required in certain jobs. Ability to lift 30-50 pounds is required. Product produced can be viewed at https://www.sonoco.com/products/industrial-products/reels-spools/steel-reels

• Flexible as individuals are trained on multiple jobs and weld positions. If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted for next steps.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all functions within the plant (safety, quality, maintenance & management)
• Responsible for general housekeeping (5S) of work area and department
• Ability to read drawings and Route Sheets to determine the proper job requirements.
• Mig Welding with .045 wire and perform fillet and butt joints.
• Has ability to work in accordance with safety and quality standards

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.