About this role
HOP - Production Welder
- Closes 23-Oct-2026 (EST)
- Hopkinsville
- Hopkinsville, KY, USA
- 20.84-26.63 per hour Competitive wages
- Full Time
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, PTO
Job Summary: To produce a quality product in a safe and efficient manner.
Required Qualifications:
- Weld certification
Critical Success Factors:
- Excellent attendance
- Ability to interact with Management Team in a professional manner to continually enhance the company's performance
- Ability to work independently without supervision and with minimum directions
- Successful completion of Martinrea International's Orientation Program
Responsibilities
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Perform weld inspection of parts and distinguish a good weld from a defective weld
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Perform manual weld rework as needed
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Solve automation problems as they arise (i.e. weld tip changes, panel resets)
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Follow work instructions and verbal directions to meet targeted production quotas
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Ensure that only quality parts are passed onto the next operation, notify supervisor of quality related problems immediately
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Complete all necessary documentation (production reports, quality alerts etc.) correctly and in a timely manner. Ask for assistance as required
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Abide by all company polices including, but not limited to the following; Health and safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human resources policies, and Martinrea Employee Handbook
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Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation including Environmental Legislation, for Industrial Establishments, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Understand and be compliant with all State and Provincial laws as it relates to Harassment and Violence in the workplace
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Competency Level of understanding of the processes and functions as they relate to the position as determined by the leadership team
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Working Conditions
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Working in a factory environment
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Frequent distractions and interruptions
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Multiple demands in a challenging and fast paced-team orientated environment
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PPE required on the plant floor
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Effort/Physical Demands
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Constant standing with occasional bending
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Noisy environment
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Constant communication with employees, peers and management
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Possible use of computer and dispatch radio
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Overtime as required
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Repetitive Lifting as required
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Use of welding helmet
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Constant head and neck movement
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Health and Safety Responsibilities
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Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
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Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company (Proper PPE)
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Must report all accidents and near misses to Group Leader
Back-up Duties:
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Perform other duties as required
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Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview
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Background check and pre-employment drug screen required for employment opportunity.