Welder

MIG Welder

A material handling and warehouse storage solutions company in the Kansas City, MO metro is hiring a full-time MIG Welder to join its production team. The MIG Welder will perform gas metal arc welding (GMAW) / MIG welding on steel and other metals using semi-automatic MIG welding equipment in a covered shop environment. This is a first-shift, on-site position with voluntary overtime available.

What We Offer

• $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, paid weekly depending on company payroll cycle
• Consistent first-shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch
• Voluntary overtime available for those who want additional hours
• Covered work environment that protects against weather exposure
• Opportunity to grow welding skills in a stable production setting

Key Responsibilities - Welder

• Set up, operate, and maintain MIG welding equipment to join, fabricate, and repair metal components per blueprints and work orders
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols to determine material type, joint configuration, and weld specifications
• Prepare metal surfaces by grinding, cleaning, clamping, and aligning parts prior to welding using hand tools and fixtures
• Inspect completed welds visually and with measuring instruments to verify quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications
• Follow all safety protocols including proper use of PPE such as welding hood, gloves, steel-toe boots, and safety glasses

Qualifications - Welder

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols
• Proficiency operating MIG welding machines on carbon steel; stainless steel or aluminum experience is a plus
• Must pass a MIG weld test during the hiring process
• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications - Welder

• AWS Certified Welder credential or equivalent welding certification
• Experience with flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding positions
• Familiarity with grinding, cutting, and fitting tools including plasma cutters, angle grinders, and tape measures
• Prior experience working with jigs, fixtures, and welding positioners
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations for welding environments

Physical Requirements - Welder

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours per shift on a concrete surface
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs regularly
• Work in a covered environment that is not climate controlled; exposure to heat, cold, fumes, and noise is expected depending on season
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and gripping
• Use of required PPE for the full duration of each shift