The posting
Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.
Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Aluminum Tank Welder. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and will work in Sparta, TN.
About the position
As the Aluminum Tank Welder of the Sparta team, you will be responsible for fabricating, welding, finishing, and testing aluminum fuel tanks while ensuring quality and production requirements are met. This role operates welding and fabrication equipment, including TIG/MIG welders, CNC plasma tables, brake presses, grinders, and lift trucks. The position requires reading engineering drawings, using precision measuring tools, maintaining production and inventory records, identifying fabrication issues, and supporting continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Your main responsibilities
- Fabricate aluminum fuel tanks
- Operate various hand powered tools, surface grinder, and band saws
- Surface coat aluminum tanks in paint booth
- Use measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
- Ability to make welds using TIG and MIG
- Read/interpret engineering prints
- Operate CNC plasma table and brake press
- Operate lift truck
- Report any deviation with fabrication equipment to Supervisor
- Report any tank fabrication issues that need of revision
- Setup/program CNC plasma table and brake press
- Responsible for inventory & production reports
- Responsible for testing and quality control
- May be assigned to perform other duties as requested
What do we offer?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- 401 (k) with company match
- PTO
- Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
- Employee discounts on our incredible products
- Opportunities to make an impact
A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and welding as well as the following qualifications and experiences:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of aluminum fabrication experience
- Understanding of BOM, SOP, and Work Instructions
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of and commitment to industrial safety
- Excellent attendance
- Exceptional safety record
To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
- Good communication skills – written and verbal
- Attention to Detail
- Daily standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending, and pushing / pulling.
- Ability to work in a continuously hot environment.
- Ability to lift and/or move product that may weigh up to 25 – 60 lbs.
- Ability to focus on detail while dealing with multiple projects at once.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Dometic's Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
