Welder

  • Dakota Bodies
  • Watertown, South Dakota
  • Full Time

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Level: Experienced

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Job Location: Dakota Bodies Watertown - Watertown, SD

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Position Type: Full Time

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Education Level: None

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Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly

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Travel Percentage: None

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Job Shift: Any

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Job Category: Manufacturing

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Description

Summary:

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The position of a Welder is of great significance to our organization. This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various trailers to SOP's/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of trailers. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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  • Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a "Stop and Fix" mindset.\n\t
  • Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards.\n\t
  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures\n\t
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements\n\t
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications\n\t
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded\n\t
  • Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces\n\t
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)\n\t
  • Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps\n\t
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws\n\t
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety\n\t
  • Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible\n\t
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.\n\t
  • Fast paced environment\n\t
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs.\n

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements:

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  • Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.\n\t
  • Must pass a drug screen.\n\t
  • Must be 18 years old.\n

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Education and Qualifications:

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  • Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.\n\t
  • Preferred - 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.\n

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Medical, Dental, Vision, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

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401K with company match

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Paid Vacation

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Retention Bonus is available for all New HIres!!!!

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Skills and Requirements:

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  • Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.\n\t
  • Must pass a drug screen.\n\t
  • Must be 18 years old.\n

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Education and Qualifications:

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  • Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.\n\t
  • Preferred - 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.\n

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Medical, Dental, Vision, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

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401K with company match

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Paid Vacation

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Retention Bonus is available for all New HIres!!!!

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Job ID: 471168011
Originally Posted on: 3/29/2025

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