First Shift MIG Welder

Company: Palmer Hamilton, LLC
Location: Elkhorn
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Full-Time - Competitive Pay - Growth Opportunities 1st Shift - Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00am to 4:30pm

Bring your precision, skill, and passion for craftsmanship to Palmer Hamilton. We're seeking experienced MIG Welders who are ready to make an impact by helping build innovative, high-quality products that serve the future of education and industry.

Position Overview:
As a MIG Welder at Palmer Hamilton, you will play a hands-on role in fabricating essential components used in custom-designed environments for schools and institutions nationwide. From reading blueprints to producing accurate welds, your work ensures that our final products meet the highest standards of quality, strength, and appearance.

Key Responsibilities:
-Set up, operate, and adjust MIG welding equipment in accordance with specifications and safety standards.
-Interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine layout and weld requirements.
-Perform welding operations on a variety of metal materials to create strong and visually clean welds.
-Move and handle materials using manual and powered equipment as required to complete tasks efficiently.
-Conduct self-inspections and collaborate with the quality team to ensure products meet Palmer Hamilton's standards.
-Record production and inspection data accurately and maintain documentation as required.

What We Expect:
-Demonstrate a strong eye for quality-identify defects in raw materials and alert your team leader immediately.
-Meet or exceed established production rates while maintaining attention to weld integrity and aesthetics.
-Communicate clearly and promptly with coworkers, team leaders, and supervisors to support a smooth workflow.
-Exhibit accountability in your work, from precision in your welds to accurate record keeping and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications:
-Minimum of two (2) years of full-time MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
-Welding certification (preferred, but not required-on-the-job experience will be considered).
-Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, production schedules, and material handling documents.
-Proficiency in shop math, including measuring, basic calculations, and understanding tolerances.
-Familiarity with hand tools, grinders, and other fabrication equipment commonly used in a welding environment.
-Strong attention to detail, time management, and a commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality work.

Why Work at Palmer Hamilton?
Palmer Hamilton is a leading manufacturer of custom solutions for K-12 education spaces, makerspaces, cafeterias, and more. We are proud to be recognized as a trusted partner to our clients and a valued employer to our dedicated team of over 100 professionals.
We offer a welcoming, respectful workplace culture that supports innovation, craftsmanship, and personal growth. Whether building food court furniture or project-based learning environments, our work has a direct impact on the next generation of learners-and you can be part of it.

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