Welding Flex Assembler Job at Stryker Corporation in Evansville

Welding Flex Employee

Position Summary: The Welding Flex Employee is a key support role within the Industrial Welding Department at Baker Manufacturing. This position performs a variety of non-welding tasks to ensure welders can focus on skilled fabrication and assembly work. Key duties include painting, packaging, moving materials, and assisting with the cutting and threading of lift-out assemblies used in pitless units. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, and flexible across various support functions in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply industrial coatings using spray or brush techniques on fabricated parts.
• Prep metal surfaces for painting including cleaning, masking, or light sanding.
• Maintain paint area cleanliness and inventory of paint supplies.
• Package welded components and finished assemblies per specifications.
• Create and apply proper labeling for identification and shipping.
• Ensure packaging is secure and protects parts during handling and transit.
• Move raw materials and finished parts between work cells using forklifts, hoists, or carts.
• Assist welders with staging materials and clearing completed work.
• Organize and restock material areas to support continuous workflow.
• Operate pipe cutters, threaders, and related equipment to produce lift-out assemblies for pitless units.
• Measure and verify thread depths and pipe dimensions to ensure quality and fit.
• Clean and prep threaded parts for welding or final assembly.
• Assist welders and leads with job preparation and cleanup.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities to support other department tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, hoists, and hand tools.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions and job travelers.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding and dynamic environment.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and flexible in daily work assignments.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off PTO

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5am - 3pm; Mandatory overtime on Fridays.

Compensation: 19-21 Hourly Wage