Summary of Position:

Midwest Hose is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Weldmaster to join our Ducting Department. This role involves operating industrial welding equipment to fabricate, seal, and assemble flexible ducting products to precise specifications. Ideal candidates should have experience with heat sealing or RF welding machines or be mechanically inclined and willing to learn.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Operate and monitor weldmaster/heat sealing machines used in ducting production

- Cut, align, and seal ducting materials according to production specifications

- Perform quality control checks to ensure welds meet standards

- Keep accurate records of materials used and products completed

- Assist with general maintenance and cleaning of machines and work area

- Follow safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized work environment

- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals

- Perform other duties as assigned in the ducting department

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues

- Attention to detail and commitment to quality work

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent reading and writing skills

- Must be able to read English from printed list or hand-held monitor

- Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting – 100% daily (subject to change daily)

- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. in adherence with Midwest Hose Safety Standards

- Must be able to meet the physical demands typical in a warehouse environment including but not limited to grasping and fine manipulations with hands, reaching, squatting, climbing, activities working around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to light dust and fumes

- Commitment to work additional hours as needed to complete orders received daily

Education and Experience:

- High School diploma or GED (required)

- Valid Driver’s License (required)

- Prior experience operating a weldmaster, RF welding, or similar industrial sealing equipment (highly preferred)

- Prior warehouse experience (required)

About Us:

Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build a loyal customer base - proof of our enthusiasm for the future! At Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our business. We treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.

We provide ample room for upward mobility and advancement within the company, promoting from within and rewarding team members with opportunities for growth and pay increases! We offer competitive pay, career advancement based on performance, and a premier benefits package that includes:

- Very competitive compensation

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Health and dental insurance plans with company contributions

- Basic life and AD&D insurance

- Paid holidays

- 3 weeks (120 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual within the first year

- Great work/life balance

- Casual dress environment

- Career longevity

- Professional growth opportunities

- Parental leave

Additional Information:

As part of our commitment to a safe and productive workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

If you want to be part of a growing company and believe that Midwest Hose & Specialty is the place for you to begin your new career path, please apply today!

Midwest Hose & Specialty is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.