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The Welder II is responsible for performing skilled welding and fabrication work to support the production of ASC's power integration products. This role performs welding operations on structural steel components, fuel tanks, frames, and related assemblies while ensuring products meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and capable of producing high-quality welds in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Success in this role will be measured through weld quality, productivity, safety performance, adherence to specifications, and overall contribution to manufacturing operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties using MIG, TIG, wire-feed welding equipment, spot welders, and oxy-acetylene torches as required
• Clean, grind, and dress welds to achieve quality and appearance standards
• Set up and lay out work using material handling equipment and manual layout methods to fabricate or rework finished products
• Operate hand-held fabrication and finishing tools including grinders, sanders, wire wheels, and other shop equipment
• Weld structural components including I-beams, frames, fuel tanks, and related assemblies in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Clamp, position, tack weld, drill, mill, tap, cut, and bolt components together to achieve proper fit-up and alignment
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions to ensure accurate fabrication
• Inspect products, equipment, and tools for defects, damage, or malfunctions
• Produce quality welds that meet engineering drawings, specifications, and company standards
• Inspect completed welds and perform rework as necessary to ensure quality requirements are met
• Replace welding wire, shielding gas, and consumables as needed to maintain production and weld quality
• Ensure welding equipment is properly set up, maintained, and operated in a safe manner
• Perform routine inspections of welding machines and request maintenance or repairs when needed
• Assist with fuel tank pressure testing activities and perform required repairs or modifications
• Complete assigned work within established productivity, schedule, and quality expectations
• Accurately document labor hours and completed work through company reporting systems or timesheets
• Report material shortages, quality concerns, production issues, and safety observations to supervisors promptly
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times

What We're Looking For

• Experience performing MIG welding in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment
• TIG welding experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols
• Knowledge of welding equipment, fabrication processes, and metalworking techniques
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, grinders, and measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to accurately use measurement tools
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Flexible and responsive with a strong team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to cross-train and support other manufacturing operations as needed
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

 Required Education & Training

• High School Diploma or GED required
• MIG Welding Certification preferred
• TIG Welding Certification is a plus
• Vocational welding training or prior welding education preferred
• Additional welding certifications or industry-related training are beneficial
• Experience requirements may vary based on demonstrated welding skill level and technical assessment

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work on the production floor for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform welding in multiple positions, including flat, vertical, and overhead
• Ability to work safely around welding equipment, moving machinery, heat, sparks, fumes, and noise while wearing required PPE
• Ability to safely operate welding, grinding, cutting, and fabrication equipment
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules based on production demands
• Ability to work in both fabrication and assembly environments

Join ASC and help support our employees through exceptional benefits programs that enhance employee well-being, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction.

About ASC

 Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants. We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the language and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization, and unparalleled field service.

Core Values 

Safety – Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve an injury-free workplace.

Integrity – Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it is hard.

Quality – Daily focus on the systems and processes necessary to ensure high-quality products are delivered from our facilities.

Teamwork – Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results.

One Team. One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.