Express Employment Professionals of Wilkes Barre

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Job Summary
We are seeking a MIG Welder to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will be using MIG equipment to weld large pieces of steel and aluminum. You must be able to set up the equipment and clamp, grind, or bolt the materials into the proper position before welding. You will also inspect the final products for quality, so you should be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings. Applicants must be able to pass an MIG weld test. Any experience with TIG welding is also a plus, although we will consider applicants with beginner skills.

Mig Welder Duties and Responsibilities
Set up welding equipment
Weld steel and aluminum according to blueprints
Clamp, grind, tack-weld, or bolt components into position before welding
Inspect final products for quality standards
Troubleshoot issues with welding equipment
Maintain a clean and safe work area

Mig Welder Requirements and Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certificate
MIG welding experience (at least one year)
TIG welding experience a plus
Ability to read and interpret blueprints with welding symbols
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Attention to detail

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WE ARE HIRING!! Express Employment Professionals of Wilkes Barre is GROWING!! We are hiring for an Inside Sales Representative!

Does the following describe you?

Personable, determined, and driven to make a difference. You can see beyond a problem, respond to situations in crafty ways, and put a positive and professional spin on any situation.

Multitasking and professionalism are natural habits. Your ideal work environment is team centered, ever-changing, competitive, and a place where you get rewarded for your efforts.

Comfortable having conversations with local business leaders, always expect professional results, and desires to solve problems. Organized and connected would describe your sales style.

Do you have the following requirements/experience?

Outgoing, friendly, and professional attitude
Territory sales or tradeshow familiarity
Experience calling on businesses
Customer service or sales experience required
Understanding of common business practices and procedures
Some College experience

Express culture & environment:

We help people in our community find work every day. Since Express Employment Professionals is in the business of helping good people find good jobs, we’ll teach the right person about the interviewing and placement process with our paid training program. If you are looking for a professional environment that offers room for growth, additional training, and access to the best resources available, you should work for Express.

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will work within a defined territory connecting and learning about local businesses and their hiring needs, and present Express product offerings as solutions. The main goal of the Inside Sales Representative is to help companies understand how Express can help them in the areas of employment, leadership, and human resources. This role will prospect for new business and call on an existing book of business in a sales capacity.

Requirements:

Competitive and outgoing personality
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Positive, friendly, and upbeat attitude
High school diploma/GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred

If interested in the position please send your resume to [email protected] or call the office at (570) 208-7000.

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