Welder: Weekend Shift

We are currently offering a $2,500 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 Princeton, West Virginia for WEEKEND SHIFT. The Welder position 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 high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years' experience welding and fabricating on heavy equipment with portable machines. Must possess welding certification
Requirements for the Welder position include:

• Required skills include in depth knowledge of welding, boring, fabricating, designing, salvaging and building-up equipment and/or components. Specialized and general welding and fabrication using gas, stick, MIG and TIG welding.
• Must be able to operate, drive and maneuver construction equipment to perform needed repairs.
• Certificate of technical training and/or knowledge in welding and machinery
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong mechanical and design abilities; must be able to apply knowledge of parts, components stand equipment.
• Proficient computer and skills for ordering parts and referencing orders
• Must possess ability to learn and use precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, etc.).
• Must possess ability to fabricate new components from shop drawings, templates and/or blueprints.
• Must possess ability to perform line boring work or the ability to learn.
• Organized, able to work with limited supervision and provide guidance to entry level welders
• Proficient in reading blueprints
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to work shifts as needed, including days, nights, and/or weekends to meet customer needs.
• Must be able to positively interact with supervisor and to understand problems and concerns relating to a repair.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet business and customer demands.
• Must be able to perform job in sometimes stressful situations due to circumstances.
• Must be able to work as an integral part of a team.
• Must be able to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
• Must be able to perform in situations requiring speed and deadlines.
• Promote a positive customer experience
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)