Welder

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Provide support to the Facilities & Operations Department through following actions:

• Perform custom MIG/TIG welding
• Skillfully weld stainless various types of steel, metals and materials
• Lays out, positions, aligns, or otherwise sets pieces in place preparatory to welding, and measures dimensions for conformance to specifications.
• Cleans and degreases parts to be welded using wire brushes, grinders, or solvents.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates such welding equipment as electric arc welders, gas shielded arc welders, and gas welders; selects proper electrodes, gas orifices, filter rods, and/or torch tips based on type of material being welded and desired bead size and penetration.
• Under supervision fabricates and assembles complete devices or pieces of equipment by using metal forming and cutting tools such as presses, punches, brakes, pipe benders and threaders, and drills to bend, shape, and cut parts to be welded and bolted, screwed, or riveted together.
• Competently read blueprints and drawings for fabrication of designs
• Make repairs to tooling, equipment and parts
• Processing of improvements of current equipment and designs
• Forklift and Overhead Crane operations
• Drive company vehicles as required
• Paint materials / frame
• Prepare fabricated designs and materials for shipment to plants
• Communicate needs for parts, equipment and upcoming orders
• Other tasks as requested: example - painting axles

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Must be oriented and capable of meeting daily goals for production
• Dedicated to meet critical ship windows
• Flexible hours mandatory
• Travel mandatory
• Effectively and efficiently perform all responsibilities and tasks safely and responsibly

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high diploma or GED equivalent.
• Technical School Degree in Welding. Will consider an individual with equivalent experience/testing
• Must be able to perform duties in adverse conditions (example: Extreme outdoor heat and extreme outdoor cold)
• Good Attendance Record
• Five years or more years welding and fabrication or equivalent
• Demonstrated mechanical ability
• Welding and Shop Safety knowledge, demonstrated adherence to safety requirements
• Stand, bend and kneel for entire scheduled shift
• Adapt quickly, maintains proficiency, and makes sound decisions in a changing, fast-paced work environment
• Communicate and listen effectively and respectfully, able to communicate efficiently and clearly with other Team Members and follow directives effectively

Why Clayton?

A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Business Unit - B00018
Clayton Manufacturing

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