Manufacturing Welder (51003)

G.W. Van Keppel Company • Kansas City, KS

10d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
• 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
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED