Welder-Fabricator
$52,000–$72,800 year
On-sitePlatte City, Missouri, United States or Platte, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Cut, fit, tack, and weld metal components and assemblies using MIG, TIG, oxy-acetylene, and soldering processes according to blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications. Operate welding machines, grinders, saws, and other fabrication tools to fabricate parts from steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum. Inspect completed welds for proper fit, alignment, and quality while maintaining accurate production documentation. Monitor equipment settings, ensure proper ventilation, and identify safety hazards in an industrial manufacturing environment. Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all established safety procedures and industry standards.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a bona fide welding/fabrication apprenticeship
- Five years of previous welding/fabrication experience
- A combination of previous work experience and formal training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program
- Knowledge and experience in the construction, fabrication, or manufacturing industries
- Demonstrated skills in metal fabrication and straightening
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to follow established safety rules, procedures, and quality standards
- Ability to work respectfully and professionally with coworkers and leadership
- Ability and willingness to work assigned schedules, change shifts, work more than eight hours per day, and work overtime as required while maintaining reliable attendance
- Proficiency in MIG welding
- Proficiency in TIG/Heli-Arc welding
- Proficiency in Oxy-Acetylene welding
- Proficiency in soldering
- Experience working with steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, or other industrial metals
- Experience reading engineering drawings and weld symbols
- Previous experience in heavy manufacturing, generator manufacturing, or industrial fabrication
- Welding certifications or formal welding training
- Experience operating industrial cutting and fabrication equipment
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen (including THC)
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