Job Description
Location: Tea, SD (right off I-29)
Work Hours: 12:30pm to 10:30pm Monday – Thursday
Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour ($1.00 differential rate)
Afternoon Shift:
Monday-Thursday 12:30pm to 11:00pm
This position pays a $1.00 differential rate over base and any time over 40 hours is paid at time and a half.
Position Summary:
The Welder will ensure tack welds are made strong enough to sustain the stressors affecting them, while ensuring precision and quality in the welding process.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to read, interpret and adhere to documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Perform tack welding operations on metal components according to provided blueprints and work instructions.
- Inspect workpieces to verify conformity with quality standards and specifications.
- Monitor the welding process to ensure consistent quality and make adjustments to maintain optimal weld integrity.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper storage of welding equipment, tools, and materials.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in the manufacturing industry is desired.
- On the job training provided.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Required Skills:
- Strong attention to detail with ability to focus on a given task.
- Enthusiastic about learning new skills and technology.
- Effective time-management tactical approach to work prioritization.
- Commitment to continued development through the DeGeest Strong Standard Program.
- Read, speak, and write the English language.
- Good communication skills.
Benefits:
To better serve our employees, we offer competitive benefits as follows
Pay:
Hiring Salary Range: $20.00-$25.00/hour ($1.00 differential rate)
Bonus Programs
Insurance
Medical – Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Dental and Vision Plans
STD/LTD and Voluntary Life/AD&D Plans
Investments
401k with company match
Holidays/PTO
9 Paid Holiday, 1 Floating Holiday
PTO for New Hires
Additional Incentives
Safety glasses and steel toe boots reimbursement
Work shirts provided by DeGeest
Free Pizza Wednesdays
Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is eligible for a bonus.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DeGeest is 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 status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.