Welding Machine Operator - Primarily focused on welding, assembly, and some machining for metal fabricated components. This role reports directly to the Welding Department Manager

Responsibilities:

• Machine setup, operation, and maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ensure all safety and quality controls are always in place.
• Assist the Welding Manager in all continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Track individual production metrics daily
• Operate a forklift or pallet jack as needed
• Assist other departments in production when necessary
• Ensure best practices for fabrication (including welding, powder coating, etc.) and assembly are developed and improved for maximized throughput while ensuring safe production.
• Maintain a culture within the Plant that promotes safety, ethics, integrity, and individual accountability. Maintain a positive and achievement goal oriented working environment for all employees.
• Provide training, direction, and support to employees on their assigned job responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds intermittently.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds repetitively.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Experience in a metal fabrication and/or CNC machine environment a plus.
• Experience implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles a plus.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

About Us:

We have been in business for 100 years and are leaders in the Commercial Outdoor Decor industry. We distribute Christmas decorations, banners, and flags to municipalities, non-profits, and corporations throughout the USA. We work hard & play hard, take pride in the quality products we sell and the superior customer service that has made us a leader in our field. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, to name a few. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.