Welder – Fabricator (PT or FT)

About our Organization:

Bish Enterprises is a harvest technology company that specializes in agriculture engineering and manufacturing, providing innovative & high-quality agricultural products to farmers and harvesters that help feed America. Hemp Harvest Works is a strategic partner company of Bish & specializes in providing a complete solution for hemp producers through equipment sales and other ancillary items necessary to help growers succeed.  Bish Enterprises is a family-owned company, founded in 1976.

The Welder-Fabricator is responsible for using electric and gas welding machines to weld metal parts to produce our agricultural components.  Starting wage from $16 - $24 / hour! The Welder - Fabricator will also operate a press brake, plasma cutting table, and other industrial and hand tools.  The Welder-Fabricator is responsible for good communication, ensuring a clean and safe work environment, continually develop technical skills with evolving products, and consistent work quality.

Job Responsibilities:   

• Assembles assigned parts in accordance with production guidelines
• Cleans parts to remove contamination before welding
• Communications: Ensures good communication within the location, and with other locations/employees.
• Communicates appropriately with team members and conveys any operational issues to manager.
• Equipment and Tools: Maintains good condition and cleanliness of company vehicles inventory, tools, and equipment, including the return of tools to storage areas.
• Moves material with appropriate equipment (forklift, hand truck) throughout the shop
• Safety: Follows all company and common-sense safety policies, while using all required personal safety equipment. Ensures a safe work environment in his bay; reports any issues in the bay or other service work areas to the manager for follow-up.
• Sets up and operates electric and gas welding machines to weld metal parts according to work order, blueprint layouts and verbal instructions
• Sets up and operates MIG welding machines to repair, join or fabricate parts by working with blueprints, sketches or verbal orders
• Studies blueprints, sketches, machine parts or specifications to determine the type and dimensions of metal the stock requires

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with common power tools – hand drill, etc.
• Self-motivated, focused and results oriented

Job Type:

• Part Time or Full Time

Compensation:

• Starting wage from $16 - $24 / hour depending on experience

Hours/Work Week:

• Part Time – Flexible depending on availability
• 40+ Hours / Week
• Hours will mostly be from Monday – Friday
• Customer deadlines and agricultural seasonality may require additional availability

Benefits & Advantages:

Working at Bish is not just a job! It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and further your career - all while receiving top-notch benefits. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Note:  Some benefits are only available at FT status

• Fuel Allowance
• Health Insurance Options
  • Health Insurance Savings (HSA) Plan Options
• Dental Insurance Options
• Vision Insurance Options
• Disability Insurance Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic PPE Provided
• Tool Assistance & Finance Program
• Partner Discounts
• Company Matched 401(k) Program

Competitive advantages of working at Bish Enterprises:

• Competitive wage
• Benefits include PTO, 401K, and more
• Work on the forefront of the agricultural industry
• Small team environment with a family-owned company
• Flexible scheduling
• Ability for upwards growth
• Consistent variety of work

For a complete job description, please visit our website at https://bishenterprise.com/job-descriptions