Welder

Job Title: Welder
Department: Welding
Location: Lebanon, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Welding Supervisor / Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Welder is responsible for safely operating welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in the manufacture of steel products. This role also includes general labor tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of the work area to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Complete daily safety checklists for welding equipment.
• Operate manual or robotic welding equipment according to specifications.
• Set up, adjust, and clean welding equipment during production.
• Follow job specifications with close attention to detail.
• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding and sanding.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Perform additional general labor duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or VoTech Certification required.
• AWS Certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum one year MIG, TIG, and stick welding experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and punctuality, including the ability to work flexible schedules and shifts.
• Ability to pass a company weld test.
• Good spatial, form, and depth perception; strong manual dexterity.
• Functional reading and math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Experience using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills (listening, verbal, and written).
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to stand, twist, reach, and squat repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Team-oriented with a focus on quality.

Physical Requirements

• Constant: Use of hands, manual dexterity.
• Frequent: Lifting up to 65 lbs, standing, walking, twisting, squatting, reaching, balancing, fine motor skills, and multiple-limb coordination.
• Occasional: Sitting, overhead lifting, pushing/pulling, bending, kneeling, climbing.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and welding equipment.
• Safety training, PPE requirements, and written procedures are strictly enforced.
• The company actively works to eliminate or control workplace hazards.

Additional Information

JM Conveyors seeks employees who perform their work with care, commitment, passion, and pride. This job description is not an employment contract. Duties may be modified as needed to support operations.