At Collins Manufacturing Company, we build products that matter. For more than 20 years, we have supported the U.S. defense industry and commercial customers through precision manufacturing, complex assemblies, and mission-critical solutions. Our work serves the defense, aerospace, transportation, HVAC, and public works sectors - helping support the Warfighter while strengthening America's industrial base.
As a Woman-Owned Small Business and recent recipient of Georgia's Small Business Person of the Year recognition, we are proud of our reputation for quality, innovation, and customer commitment. More importantly, we are proud of our people.
We offer a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees are valued, challenged, and given opportunities to grow. As we continue to expand, we are looking for talented individuals who want to build their careers with a company that is investing in its future. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, we invite you to join our team.
Job Objective: The objective for the Welder is to perform quality welds on precision parts and assemblies, and verify that parts are compliant to customers’ requirements.
CMC Expectations of a Successful Welder:
- Welds spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.
- Ignite flame or strike an arc while welding or performing other electricity-related work to weld part of a metal structure.
- Identify any fault in operating the equipment or in relation to any material or equipment, and then notify Production Supervisor and/or Project Management.
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, bolt, or grind parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a welded final quality and precision product.
- Operate other equipment and perform tasks necessary for welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs.
- Able to control the processes of fitting, burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrink of parts.
- Inspect finish products and parts by comparing them with drawings/blueprints and/or samples to verify that customers’ specifications are met. Document inspections by completing production work order.
- Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding job such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or other welding equipment.
- Verify and arrange the parts and/or welded parts to be assembled before starting the assembly process. Document and notify Quality of any discrepancies and/or nonconformances.
- Accurately document work on the production work order, and note any changes and/or recommendations that are needed for future runs.
- Consistently and accurately clock in and out, record total quantity, and scrap of production work orders using the MieTrak kiosk.
- Complete Welding Kanban as assigned.
- Follow and support CMC safety requirements, such as wearing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ready to work from the start of the shift until the end.
- Follow all company policies, for example, Quality, Safety, and Employee Manuals.
Skills of CMC Welder:
- Math Skills: Good math skills will help welders understand complex instructions, how plans work and make sure items are designed and built correctly.
- Problem Solving Skills: Welders will need to know why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
- Attention to Detail: Welders will work with flammable materials. Being observant and safe is critical to the overall well-being of the employee and his/her co-workers. In addition, welders must take great care in their welds as it reflects not only visually but in the quality of the work.
- Stamina: Welders often work long hours doing repetitive movements.
- Analytical Skills: Welders will need to read and understand blueprints, drawings, models and other specifications.
Preferred:
- 3-4 years of work experience as a Welder, or 1-2 years of work experience as a Welder in addition to a Welder Technical Certification.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, and stand for long periods of time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Typical start time: 6AM
Typical end time: 4:30PM
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday, 6am-4:30pm
- Some Fridays required, usually 6am-Noon
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $12.00 to $15.00 /hour
Benefit Conditions:
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Pay Frequency:
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected wage range?
- Have you been convicted of a felony or incarcerated in connected with a felony in the past 7 years? If yes, please explain.
- Please list one to three professional/work references. Include the person's name, company and title, contact details (email and/or phone number) and explain your relationship (former boss, current coworker, etc.).
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (Required)
- TIG Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
- MIG Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
- Aluminum Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
