Stud Welder

CDR General Services is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented PEM & Stud Gun Operator in Dallas, TX to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating PEM insertion and stud welding machines to weld studs to various types of sheet metal and install fasteners according to precise specifications. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, experience with metal fabrication, and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

- Operate PEM insertion machines to press hardware into sheet metal

- Operate stud welding equipment to weld studs onto metal components

- Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders

- Perform quality checks using calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools

- Maintain and troubleshoot machinery as needed

- Keep accurate production records and follow all safety guidelines

- Ensure proper machine maintenance in accordance with the maintenance schedule and operator manual

- Assist in tracking and maintaining stock levels of supplies and raw materials to ensure adequate inventory

- Ensure that all products meet quality and aesthetic standards for made-to-order customer products

- Perform measurements and inspections to ensure compliance with work orders, engineering prints, and specifications including flatness, parallelism, and dimensional tolerances

- Complete non-conforming material reports for incoming materials that are defective or fail to meet required specifications

- Perform all job duties in accordance with MCI policies and procedures

- Collaborate closely with thewelding and press brake teams to ensure efficient production flow

- Must be able to read schematics and follow work order flow

- Able to work independently with minimal supervision

- Be an effective team player who contributes positively to team dynamics

Requirements

- Prior machining experience is a plus

- Working knowledge of thread sizes (e.g., 8-32, 10-32)

- Ability to read and interpret engineering prints

- Proficient in using measuring tools such as calipers and tape measures

- Familiarity with sheet metal gauges is a plus

- Physically able to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

- High School Diploma or GED required

- 2+ years of experience with PEMing and/or Stud welding preferred

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Application Question(s):

- Do you have knowledge of thread sizes ?

- Are you able to read and interpret engineering prints?

Experience:

- Stud Gun Welding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person