Welder 1st & 2nd Shift

L.A. Darling Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Please join us at L.A. Darling for a Hiring Event

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

1401 Highway 49B

Paragould, AR 72450

L.A. Darling will be conducting onsite interviews for our open manufacturing positions. We are seeking assembly operators, machine operators, set-up techs and welders. Positions available on both first and second shift. We offer competitive wages, weekly pay, benefits day one of employment, attendance bonuses and an opportunity to build a long-term career with our growing organization. We look forward to meeting you and having you join our team!

Responsible for the entire sequence of cutting and welding operations for a wide variety of repair and fabrication work. Aligns and welds components of metal tools, wires, fixtures and other metal products. May utilize different types of welding systems for different tasks. Maintains a safe work area and may train apprentices in the trade.

Must be capable of getting a set production rate while running machine.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop, climb and reach.

Must be capable of verifying parts to sample.

Must be capable of operating machine safely.

Must not have any written disciplines on file

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE (helpful in performance of the job)

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Ability to add, subtract, and multiply decimals and fractions.

Ability to MIG weld efficiently. TIG welding experience helpful

Ability to follow directions communicated verbally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand measuring devices (tape measure, scale, caliper)

Ability to set weld temperature and wire speed to fabricate a quality weldment.

Ability to work in uncomfortable temperatures and less than ideal conditions while working

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (requirements in performance of the job)

Starts power supply to produce electric current.

Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement

to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color, sound, and size.

Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.

Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal.

Cleans or degreases weld joint or workpiece.

Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.

Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.

Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.

Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture.

Welds assemblies together.

Must be able to maintain an 85% or higher daily effiency

Must maintain a safe and clean work area.

Will gather materials needed for job assignment and stage work area so that weldments can be completed

in a timely and efficiently manner.

Must accurately maintain counts of material fabricated and turn those numbers in at the end of the shift worked.

Must ensure that part is welded to print within given tolerances.

All other duties assigned by management.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.