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Looking to join our team? Here’s what we’re looking for!
Are you a hands-on worker who takes pride in solid, high-quality welds? We’re looking for a welder to join our team, someone who knows their way around MIG and TIG welding and isn’t afraid to take on a variety of metal fabrication tasks.

Help Build the Future of High Performance Automotive Parts

Join the team that manufactures the parts powering Speedway Motor’s hotrod and racing innovations. Our state-of-the-art, 75,000+ sq. ft. machining facility is built for precision, efficiency, and the kind of advanced manufacturing that’s shaping the next era of automotive performance.

We believe strongly in our company values and live them out each day! We work together as One Team across all departments, Choose Positivity in everything we do, put People First, encourage speaking up because You Have a Voice, and above all else we are Driven to Succeed. If you can embrace these values and they align with how you work, then we’d love to chat with you!

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Job overview

In this role, you’ll use MIG and TIG welding techniques to bring our designs to life, working with a variety of materials and metal fabrication tools. From reading blueprints to finishing welds, your attention to detail will help ensure everything we produce meets the highest standards.

Here are the specifics:

• Perform smooth high quality MIG and TIG welding with working knowledge of weld setup parameters for various types of materials

• Use metal fabrication equipment to fabricate parts that may be needed for welding jobs which may include metal cutting tools, press brakes and any other metal fabrication equipment in the department

• Use multiple machines to cut material to draw specifications, programing, and maintenance and repairs when needed

• Use custom and precision measuring instruments including micrometers, jigs and miters to measure dimensions and ensure accuracy of fabricated parts

• Read blueprints including welding symbols

• Finish grinding required using manual power tools to smooth weld surfaces – removing burrs, sharp edges and other imperfections from work piece

• Use appropriate PPE and follow established safety regulations and procedures

• Use tools and equipment to manipulate materials including tube benders, drills, presses, grinders, etc.

• Constantly work to improve processes; make suggestions for productivity improvements, and optimize team member workflow, while continuing to meet our customers’ needs. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Schedule and Location

First Shift: Monday–Thursday | 6:00AM-4:30PM

Location: Machine Shop, 1401 West Bond Circle, Lincoln, NE 68521

We’ll take care of you – here's how!

We put our employees first, and care about your well-being and personal life. From a competitive benefits package and 401k plan to growth opportunities, we have your best interest in mind, always.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Wellness Program and Healthy Living Reimbursement

• Discount on Speedway Motors Product, Rent Discount for all Speedway Properties, and Referral Bonuses.

• Growth Opportunities

• Paid Parental Leave

• Four-Day Work Weeks

• Steel Toe Shoe and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Uniforms are Supplied

Work Environment

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry <50 lbs. and rarely push/pull up to 100 lbs.

• Occasional walking and standing.

• Rare bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting.

• Occasional work above shoulder level and reach.

• Frequent pinching, grasping, fine manipulation with fingers and must be able to use power tools.

• Is knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, steam, fumes-vapor and chemicals.

• Heated and air-conditioned indoor work as well as rare outdoor activities in varying weather conditions.

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.

What you’ll need to succeed in this position:

• Associates degree in technology or welding preferred with a minimum of 1 year of related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be knowledgeable in welding symbols, able to read technical manuals, blueprints and various documents.

• Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of machine shop/welding operations and familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Knowledgeable of wire and filler material applications for mild steel alloys, aluminum and other non-ferrous materials; working knowledge of weld setup parameters (amps, volts, currents).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external individuals.

• Strong attention to detail.

• All-encompassing machine shop skills and experience preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.

About Speedway Motors:

Speedway Motors is the oldest speed shop in the USA. We’re one of the biggest, too, and we help millions of car enthusiasts, racers, and gearheads create meaningful experiences they’ll remember forever. With their friends, with their families, and in their community. We take that mission seriously, and it brings exciting problems to solve. See us in action at: www.speedwaymotors.com.