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Welder/Fabricator

SmithCo Manufacturing
Le Mars, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

As an industry leader in the manufacturing of side dump trailers, SmithCo is looking for experienced welders to help make our product even better. But manufacturing isn’t all we care about. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a comprehensive list of benefits to improve the quality of their lives. If being part of a team like that peaks your interests, we would love to hear from you.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay with 3 Performance Reviews in the First Year
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Quarterly Lunches
  • Employee Recognition Events

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Setup, adjust, and operate semi-automatic welding equipment in accordance with the proper Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in an efficient manner.
  • Ensure welds are capable of passing SmithCo requirements.
  • Verify welding and material is in accordance with drawings, standards, and specifications.
  • Perform pre-heat and post-heat operations.
  • Perform all types of gouging operations.
  • Clean up welds by grinding, buffing, and/or other means to provide an acceptable surface condition.
  • Assist and train other welders, as required.
  • Report abnormal conditions of equipment to Foreman.
  • Work in a safe and secure manner and comply with the safety rules and procedures.
  • Perform small repairs and preventative maintenance on the welding equipment.
  • Assist in placing and removing pieces, components, and products to/from the welding area.
  • Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location-to-location within the plant. Occasionally operate overhead cranes in support of small moves to continue production within the department.
  • Perform general laborer duties as required (i.e. grinding, loading and unloading of trucks).
  • Keep working area clean and perform housekeeping duties around the plant as required (i.e. pickup tools, roll-up hoses and cables, sweep).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The ability to pass a MIG welding test.
  • The ability to accurately read a measuring tape.
  • Ability to use power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Continually required to stand.
  • Occasionally required to walk.
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Frequently required to talk or hear.
  • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
  • Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to stand and balance regularly.
  • Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: forklift.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

  • This is a full-time position.
  • Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays as needed from 6:00 a.m. to noon.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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