Weld Helper - D-Shift

About the Role

The Assistant Welder supports experienced Welder I and Welder II by preparing materials, operating equipment, and helping maintain a safe work environment throughout the welding process. The assistant works under the guidance of senior welders to ensure all welding activities comply with safety standards. Key responsibilities include cleaning, grinding, and scraping workpieces, setting up welding tools under supervision, handling and storing materials correctly, and operating both power and hand tools as directed. These tasks support the efficient completion of welding projects while upholding quality and cleanliness on the shop floor. • Assist Welder I and Welder II with various welding tasks. • Prepare workpieces by cleaning, grinding, and scraping. • Set up welding equipment and tools under supervision. • Properly handle and store welding materials and equipment. • Operate power tools and hand tools under guidance. • Perform tack welding to join components before final welding. • Maintain a safe and clean work environment alongside senior welders. • Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times. • Help train and mentor new helpers as needed. • Make sound decisions and solve analytical problems. • Sit or stand for up to 95 % of work hours. • Participate in profit‑sharing or annual incentive bonus plans.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸material prep
• ▸equipment setup
• ▸tool operation
• ▸tack welding
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸material handling

What You Bring

The role requires strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal relationships, sound decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities, as well as the capacity to multitask, stay organized, and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting. The ability to work effectively under pressure and collaborate with teammates is essential for success in this role. Physical demands involve lifting up to 50 lb, sitting or standing for the majority of the shift, and occasional exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust, and mild chemical fumes during facility visits. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations provided when needed. • Read and interpret basic welding blueprints and instructions. • Communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms. • Exhibit strong interpersonal relationship skills. • Demonstrate multitasking and organizational capabilities. • Work effectively in a team environment. • Perform well in fast‑paced, high‑pressure settings. • Lift up to 50 lb as needed. • Encounter seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and occasional chemical fumes during facility visits.

Requirements

• ▸blueprint reading
• ▸communication
• ▸teamwork
• ▸multitasking
• ▸pressure handling
• ▸lift 50lb

Benefits

AAON offers competitive wages ranging from $17.28 to $25.91 per hour, along with tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, health insurance with HSAs, profit‑sharing or annual incentive bonuses, and a premium 401(k) plan, all within a company dedicated to innovative and sustainable HVAC solutions. Joining AAON means contributing to a mission of creating cleaner, more sustainable indoor environments for commercial and industrial clients. • Receive competitive hourly compensation ($17.28–$25.91). • Eligible for tuition reimbursement. • Enjoy paid time off and paid holidays. • Access healthcare insurance with Health Savings Accounts. • Contribute to a premium 401(k) retirement plan.

Work Environment

Onsite