MIG Welder- Level 3

****Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. After 90 days, your pay moves to $25.11 - $27.78 per hour based on your skill level.****

The MIG Welder – Level 3 is a fully skilled welder who performs all Level 1 and Level 2 welding duties in the PSG Weldshop. In addition to producing high-quality MIG welds in all production positions, the Level 3 Welder performs job layout, reads and interprets blueprints at a high working level, reviews jobs in progress, and resolves problems with the Team Leader and Weldshop Supervisor. This role is responsible for the quality of work performed by the welding group. Top priorities are personal, team, and plant safety and a consistently high level of quality. The ideal candidate is an excellent welder who shows good judgment, high ethical standards, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Essential Functions

Job Layout & Quality (Level 3)

• Perform job layout and read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and plans at a high working level.

• Understand job requirements ensure multiple tasks are completed on schedule.

• Review all jobs on a periodic basis; identify and resolve problems and communicate issues to the Team Leader or Weldshop Supervisor as necessary.

• Take responsibility for the quality of work performed by the welding group, checking welds and completed work against plans and specifications.

• Provide hands-on guidance to Level 1 and Level 2 welders and set the example for safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Welding & Fabrication (Level 2)

• Perform quality MIG welds in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

• Perform all aspects of welding jobs in the production area, including end walls, top and bottom pan construction, standing boxes, sheeting, and wall panels.

• Read blueprints and understand job layouts to complete assigned welding work accurately.

Layout, Prep & Finishing (Level 1)

• Use and read a tape measure to 1/16" accuracy.

• Lay out and cut steel panels to the correct size.

• Perform prep work on steel panels for welding.

• Perform finish sanding on completed welds and projects.

• Maintain transfer lanes in the shop to keep production on track.

• Perform daily housekeeping in and around the job area.

Safety, Documentation & Company Policy

• Follow all PSG safety rules and the PSG Safety Manual; monitor company and personal equipment for proper safety features (e.g., safe electrical cords, undamaged tools) and report unsafe conditions to the Team Leader, Safety Contact, or a member of Management.

• Inspect and maintain company tools to ensure their safety, reliability, and longevity.

• Wear and maintain the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for each job and work area, and communicate its proper use to others.

• Know and understand all plant documents, including plans, specifications, and change orders; check any questions or discrepancies with the Team Leader or Weldshop Supervisor.

• Maintain individual job (project) paperwork and all job records required by the manufacturing process.

• Keep a clean, broom-swept work area every day and properly store tools and materials in and around the work area.

• Ensure employees, subcontractors, vendors, and customers in the work area follow company policies, including safety, appearance, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction; intervene and report concerns to the supervisor immediately.

• Participate in safety, project, and management meetings as requested.

• Work overtime as required by production needs and order backlog. Assigned overtime is mandatory; late arrival or failure to report is treated as a tardy or absence under the Company attendance policy.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Required

• Ability to perform all Level 1 and Level 2 welder duties listed above.

• Demonstrated ability to produce quality MIG welds in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints at a high working level and perform job layout.

• Proficient use of welding tools and related equipment of the trade.

• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16" accuracy, with solid math and analytical skills.

• Working knowledge of current welding practices and materials, including materials used in PSG manufacturing.

• Ability to assign and coordinate work, communicate clearly, and work effectively and cooperatively with staff.

• Ability to keep accurate job records and paperwork.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Current Shop Certification for 3G (vertical) and 4G (overhead) status.

• AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code – Steel) certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Additional welding training, coursework, or certification.

• Previous work experience in manufacturing and/or the welding industry.

• Experience leading, training, or assigning work to other welders.

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity	Frequency
Standing or kneeling (approximately 90% of the shift)	Constantly
Handling, grasping, and controlling the welding gun, grinders, sanders, and hand tools	Constantly
Walking throughout the shop floor and production area	Frequently
Bending, stooping, and crouching while welding, prepping, and finishing	Frequently
Reaching, including at or above shoulder height for overhead welds	Frequently
Pushing/pulling steel panels, carts, and welding leads	Frequently
Talking and listening to communicate with and direct the welding team	Frequently
Lifting, carrying, and manipulating steel, tools, and materials up to 50 lbs.	Occasionally
Climbing ladders and working off the ground	Occasionally
Crawling and working in tight or awkward positions	Occasionally
Balancing on elevated or uneven work surfaces	Occasionally

Occasionally = up to 1/3 of the shift; Frequently = 1/3 to 2/3 of the shift; Constantly = more than 2/3 of the shift.

Physical Requirements

Requirement	Description
Strength / Lifting	Lift and manipulate objects up to 50 lbs. and position steel panels and assemblies for fit-up and welding.
Endurance	Stand or kneel for approximately 90% of the shift while wearing required welding PPE.
Mobility	Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and reach to weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Near Acuity	Read tape measures to 1/16", blueprints, and work documents, and inspect weld quality up close.
Far Acuity & Field of Vision	Move safely around the shop floor, equipment, and material traffic, and monitor the work of the welding group.
Depth Perception	Accurately position the welding gun and judge fit-up, gaps, and alignment.
Color Vision	Distinguish layout markings, weld appearance, material identification, and color-coded safety signage.
Visual Accommodation	Shift focus quickly between close work and distance, including while using a welding helmet and lens.
Hearing & Talking	Hear alarms, warnings, and instructions in a noisy shop, and communicate assignments clearly to the team.
Feeling / Manual Dexterity	Handle materials, tools, and equipment controls with precision, including while wearing welding gloves.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing weld shop and may include outdoor or unconditioned spaces and working with or near other trades.

• Exposure to heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, dirt, vibration, welding fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, sparks, arc flash, and off-the-ground work.

• Work may include day, evening, weekend, or shift work and challenging timelines; overtime may be required based on production needs.

• The workplace operates professionally: radios may be played quietly, if at all, and foul, intimidating, or abusive language will not be tolerated.

• Required PPE: welding helmet, safety glasses, welding gloves, flame-resistant clothing or welding jacket, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and any additional PPE as required.