Welder - Hiring Now

Job DescriptionLocation: Meridian, Idaho (On-site, Non-Remote)
Starting Wage Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, BOE
Shift Information

• \nDay Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (pending production schedules)

Job Summary

Join JST Manufacturing, Inc. as a Precision TIG Welder/Fabricator and put your skills to work building high-quality stainless steel components that support cleanroom manufacturing systems used worldwide. In this role, you'll utilize engineering blueprints to fabricate and weld metal component parts and assemblies using precision TIG (GTAW) welding and finishing techniques. You'll contribute to high-quality production while supporting JST's reputation for innovation and excellence.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine optimal fabrication methods.
• Perform precision TIG welding and fabrication of Stainless Steel (and other materials as required) to JST quality standards.
• Safely and efficiently use metalworking tools, power hand tools, and welding equipment.
• Accurately use measuring instruments and follow company quality procedures.
• Track job labor and material usage using a personal computer and shop floor control software.
• Follow company safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain stewardship of equipment and contribute to shop cleanliness.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments with miscellaneous tasks as required.
• Work cooperatively with team members, communicating constraints and collaborating on solutions.
• Perform work in a variety of positions, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and laying, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and project specifications.
• Strong math skills (calculator use acceptable).
• Proficient in TIG (GTAW) welding of Stainless Steel with precision and consistency.
• Skilled in the safe use of power hand tools and precision equipment such as calipers.
• Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Able to consistently produce accurate, high-quality parts on schedule.
• Ability to pass JST's TIG Welding Test.
• Equipment maintenance skills required.

Transferable Skills / Experiences

• Artistic bead welding
• Food grade/sanitary welding

Work Environment & Employee Expectations

Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, integrity, good judgment, respect, innovation, and communication while contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.

• Safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and work on feet for the duration of the shift.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands/arms, and operate tools/equipment.
• Collaborate effectively and contribute within a team environment.

QUALITY IS OUR FORMULA (CORE VALUES)

At JST, quality isn't just a standard-it's how we work. We're redefining what it means to show up, collaborate, and drive results by embedding quality into everything we do. That's why we say: Quality is our Formula. This formula isn't just a slogan-it's a mindset. It's captured in a simple but powerful equation: Q = TCI²

• T = TEAMWORK means BEING ONE and always working together to meet company goals.
• C = CUSTOMER FOCUSED means BEING ALIGNED and always aligning with and focusing on your customers (both external and internal facing).
• I = INTEGRITY means BEING ACCOUNTABLE and always accepting and requiring accountability.
• I = INNOVATION means BEING IN PURSUIT of improvements by always innovating relentlessly.

This cultural is about more than words; it's about aligning who we are with how we work. We have a culture where every action, every idea, and every solution reflects our commitment to quality and excellence.

At JST, quality is not just a goal, it's an expectation, a belief, and a way of being. When you join our team, you're not just contributing to our success; you're becoming part of a culture built on collaboration, customer dedication, ethical innovation, and shared purpose.

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EOE employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.