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Welder 1st Shift


Job Location:

Hickory, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

HSM Company Historyâ ââHSM HEART Company Valuesâ ââWho is HSM to our customers

Founded in 1944 HSM is aâthird generation privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory NC and Huntersville NC we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture bedding transportation packaging automotive and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork innovation and shared success. If youre looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

  • Stock components as necessary for daily activities.
  • Repair or replace MIG welder components such as welding lead regulators diffusers and welding tips.
  • Replace wire stump as needed.
  • Measure and record quality information.
  • Report and correct quality issues as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
  • Actively participate in housekeeping requirements for the department.
  • Operate robotic welders to include basic troubleshooting and programming.
  • Perform part quality inspections using appropriate measuring device and gages.
  • Track and record downtime of weld cell during production run.
  • Read Blueprint.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Stock components as necessary for daily activities.
  • Repair or replace MIG welder components such as welding lead regulators diffusers and welding tips.
  • Replace wire stump as needed.
  • Measure and record quality information.
  • Report and correct quality issues as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
  • Actively participate in housekeeping requirements for the department.
  • Operate robotic welders to include basic troubleshooting and programming.
  • Perform part quality inspections using appropriate measuring device and gages.
  • Track and record downtime of weld cell during production run.
  • Read Blueprint.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What You Will Bring

  • Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job.
  • Formal education is not required.
  • Minimum of 6 months of previous work experience in a manufacturing setting preferred but not required for consideration.
  • Read blueprint and caliper are preferred.
  • MIG welder. There is not minimum time requirement and experience may be from any environment.
  • Must pass manual welding test.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job.
  • Formal education is not required.
  • Minimum of 6 months of previous work experience in a manufacturing setting preferred but not required for consideration.
  • Read blueprint and caliper are preferred.
  • MIG welder. There is not minimum time requirement and experience may be from any environment.
  • Must pass manual welding test.
  • While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time stand and use hands to grasp handle or feel.
  • Employee may on occasion be required to speak hear bend stood kneel crouch and walk on wet surfaces.
  • The employee must frequently lift move and/or drag/push more than 40 pounds. Employee may also be requested to extended shift work overtime and /or weekends. Employee will work with solvents oils and grease daily (gloves are required to protect hands and fingers)
  • Employee must be willing and able to abide by all safety policies.
  • Duties are performed primarily at a manufacturing setting and may expose employee to loud noise levels extreme temperatures chemical and fumes and moving mechanical parts.
  • Work is completed in a non-climate-controlled plant environment and employee will have frequent interaction with managers and other employees.
  • Standard hazards within a manufacturing plant where safety precautions and personal protective equipment must be maintained all the time.

Why Join Us

  • Health & Wellness: Affordable medical dental and vision insurance plans including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.

  • Retire:â401(k) with company match fully vested from day one.

  • Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 104 hours of Vacation company paid holidays.

  • On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.

  • Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.

  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.

  • Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners including Dollywood Parks & Resort Verizon Wireless and more.

EEOC

At HSM we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry marital status affectionate or sexual orientation gender identity or expression or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


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HSM specializes in the manufacturing of components for the furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging and healthcare industries; and the design and construction of automated production machinery for the bedding, apparel, aerospace and other industries.

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