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The Welder/Fabricator role is a key part of the overall production operation. The primary duties include metal-core welding, fabricating, laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting parts for heavy structural steel products. Being AISC certified, it is crucial that the Company’s Welders/Fabricators pay significant attention to detail and can focus on accuracy while checking fabricated pieces assuring quality. Having several years of experience with complex welding procedures and reading complex prints is highly preferred. More experienced Welder/Fabricators can start higher depending on experience. The Company issues air-exchange welding hoods to all welders. There are no road crews.

Technical Skills

· Pass a 2F weld test

· Mechanically inclined

· Able to operate grinders for around 15 hours/week

· Experienced in power tools and forklifts (preferred)

· Able to read a tape measure

Quality / Safety Skills

· Have acute situational awareness

· Able to be trained on and operate overhead cranes

· Equipped with personal protection equipment (PPE)

· Able to lift 80 pounds

We at Merrill Steel have been working hard to make sure that our company is a place you want to come to work at each day. Over the past few years, we have initiated a lot of changes. The next generation of ownership has become an ever-growing presence at the company. Our Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Leads meet with Human Resources on a weekly basis to talk about ways to improve our shop culture. We even have an Employee Relations Manager whose office is located out in the shop to easily assist employees.

What makes us different: We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. It is our intention to make continuous improvements to ensure our employees enjoy coming to work. Here is a list of just some of the things we offer:

· Flexible scheduling: First shift employees have the option to start at 5, 6, or 7 am, then work 10-hour shifts, Monday – Friday. Fridays are flexible. Second shift operates from 3:30 pm – 3:00 am, Monday - Thursday. Second shift employees receive a night shift premium of $1.60/hour effective immediately. No weekends for either shift.

· Stability: We are not seasonal, and we do not have lay-offs.

· Innovative and affordable healthcare: We have put a lot of effort into being able to provide good healthcare at a very affordable cost for our employees. We have an onsite clinic that you and your family can use.

· Extensive wellness plan: You can earn enough money to meet your annual deductible by participating in our wellness program.

· Health Savings Account: Money put into your HSA is your money and won’t expire at the end of the year.

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

· Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Effective the first of the month following 90 days.

· PTO: Earn PTO for every hour worked.

· 9 paid holidays

· Tuition reimbursement

· Milestone anniversary gifts

· Opportunities to grow: Advancement is popular and can happen quickly.

· Annual safety boots and prescription glasses allowance

· Gym membership reimbursement

· Celebrations throughout the year: Annual Family Fun Day, annual Christmas party, all you can eat popcorn Wednesdays, bimonthly appreciation meals, and more!

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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