Welder Assistant

REPORTS TO: Lead Welder

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SUMMARY: Welder Assistant supports welders by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, handling tools, and assisting with workpiece positioning and shop tasks. This role helps ensure the welding team works efficiently, safely, and with high-quality output.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist welders with setup, material preparation, and workpiece alignment.

• Move, lift, and hold parts in place for welding or fitting operations.

• Clean and prepare metal surfaces using grinders, wire wheels, and other tools.

• Perform basic cutting, deburring, and material handling tasks.

• Keep tools, welding equipment, and work areas clean and organized.

• Retrieve materials, consumables, and tools needed for ongoing jobs.

• Assist in fitting components before welding.

• Help maintain a safe working environment.

• Support general shop tasks such as sweeping, organizing, and staging materials for upcoming jobs.

• Perform other duties as assigned by welders or supervisors

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Prior shop / fabrication experience preferred

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, grinders, and shop equipment.

• Basic mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely around welding operations.

• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and working on feet for long periods of time.

• Willingness to learn welding and fitting skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OTHER:

MUST BE A US CITIZEN - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why join us? We take care of our people with:

• Competitive salary

• 120 hours of PTO and 8 paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability coverage

• HSA/FSA options

• 401k match

• Wellness programs

• Learning, growth, and development programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.