Welder - Light Industrial

Tabet Manufacturing Co. has an immediate opening for a full time first shift Welder. The candidate should be a multitasker with excellent communications skills and a positive upbeat attitude. This position will perform welding on assigned projects by staging and setting up materials and equipment. Responsible for fitting and welding of various types of metal using a TIG/ MIG process. This position requires knowledge of basic welding techniques and a proficient ability to weld. Strict adherence and awareness of proper safety techniques is essential. Accurate measurements, and the ability to read and use a tape measure and calipers is required. Due to the nature of the work this position must be a US citizen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welding of a variety of metals in varying thickness
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Inspect welds for accuracy
• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, tapping and cutting of steel/aluminum and other parts
• Change wire, welding, as needed
• Change gas tanks, as needed
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and working areas in clean, neat, and orderly condition; use prescribed safety equipment and follow safety rules.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Previous welding experience (3 years).
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to weld metal at varying degrees of width (16ga to 1-1/2" thick)

Equipment Used

• 350 Miller tig / 350p Miller mig
• Electric and pneumatic hand grinders
• Simple hand tools

Physical Requirements

• Ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to visually identify and distinguish colors.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
• Prolonged stooping, kneeling, walking, standing and sitting.

We offer a great workplace full of motivated team members who are dedicated to success. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and a full benefits package that includes;

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation accrual rate based on the length of employment.
• Medical insurance program.
• Dental insurance program
• 401K savings plan; Company matches 4% of employee contribution
• Health savings account
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Welding: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, VA 23504 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person