Welder/Fitter – Hiring for 1st and 2nd shifts

Are you a highly motivated and experienced mig welder/fitter who dreams of landing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Are you ready to grow your career within a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and installation complex? Would you like to feel respected and valued as a team member and achieve work/life balance? Then you may be exactly who we need at Viking-Cives!

Company Overview:

Since 1960, Viking-Cives has manufactured a wide range of truck equipment that makes snowy and icy roads safe for individuals, families, school buses, etc. We specialize in customizing snow and ice removal equipment for heavy municipal, county, and state trucks by installing a variety of specialized equipment. You may never have heard of us, but you have seen our trucks on the road as they make our snowy and icy roads safer for you, your family, and your friends. Our new Great Lakes Division is the fourth division in a growing corporation with locations across the United States and Canada.

Job Summary:

As a Welder/Fitter, you will apply mig welding skills to fabricate parts for trucks such as wing plows, front plows, spreaders, dump bodies, and underbody scrapers. A mindset of continuous improvement and outside the box thinking is important, as we constantly try to better ourselves in every aspect of what we do. Best of all, we are a fully employee-owned company where we work together as a team to build a successful and profitable business.

What You'll Do As A Welder/Fitter – Hiring for 1st and 2nd shifts

Responsibilities:

Fit and tack weld assemblies
Operate MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding equipment and common shop tools such as grinders, sanders, and hydraulic straightening equipment
Finish welds and repair parts
Maintain accurate dimensional tolerances set forth on drawings
Handle heavy materials manually and with overhead cranes in a safe and efficient manner
Assist with testing and training new teammates
Maintain efficiency and quality standards by completing required checks and documentation.

Qualifications:

Proven ability to be a respected, trusted, and reliable professional
Training and expertise in mig welding stainless steel
Ability to read blueprints/CAD drawings
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives is a plus!
2+ years of hands-on fabrication shop experience
HS diploma or GED is preferred
Preferred consideration for candidates with skilled trades certification
Ability to pass a written test
Ability to pass a welding skills test
A demonstrated ability to adjust, improve, and add to your skillsets

Schedule:

1^st shift: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
2^nd shift: Monday – Thursday 4:30 pm – 3:00 am
Additional hours during the week may be required.

Benefits:

100% ESOP Company
Profit sharing
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience! Candidates who meet the stated requirements plus have the best work history will be invited to interview.

The Viking-Cives Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will receive equal opportunity consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.