Manufacturing Welder (52277)

The G.W. Van Keppel CompanyKansas City, KansasOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 6 hours ago

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About this role

Position Summary:

Individual performs metal (primarily steel) fabrication and welding to create custom-designed machinery for the quarry construction industry. The welder is responsible for various types of structural welding, including preparation, welding, and finishing operations. This is a busy shop with a growing customer base and specified production deadlines. Successful applicant must be in good physical condition and able to work in a steel fabrication shop environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Reading, understanding and following detailed drawings and blueprint specifications

- Collaborating directly with plant manager, shop supervisor, customer, drafter, and peers to produce finished products

- Welding using modern techniques and equipment

- Using wire and filler material applications for various steel fabrication

- Using manual and power tools for finish grinding applications

- Using various machines, welding practices, mathematics and building materials

- Completing work accurately and timely to ensure smooth workflow to meet project deadlines

- Performing job functions and using equipment safely by following safety policies and good housekeeping procedures

- Accepting other duties as leadership assigns

Qualifications

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

- Must be age 18 or older

- Legally eligible to work in the Unites States

- High School Diploma/GED

- 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks

- Must be able to pass a weld test equivalent to AWS D1.1

- Broad technical experience in steel fabrication, assembly and welding

Job Skills Competencies:

- Must have working knowledge of welding shop operations

- Able to work with minimum supervision

- Capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance

- This position requires sitting, standing, twisting, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling on a daily basis

- Must be able to work indoors or outdoors under a variety of temperatures and weather conditions

- Must wear applicable PPE to perform job tasks