Welder (A)

1200 W. Marley Rd. Olathe KS 66061 Shifts:

1. st Shift: 5:30 am – 2:00 pm with daily and weekend OT as needed.
2. nd Shift: 4:30 pm – 1:00 am with daily and weekend OT as needed.

Pay Rate: $31.00 Job Description: Responsible for tack and solid welding of a watertight weld on Stainless Steel Cold Water Basin. Performs basin modification or subassembly to support assembly line. Detail oriented, follows instructions, works well in a team. Education / Experience / Certifications: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2 welding qualification preferred, but not required. Previous Stainless Steel Welding experience on 11‑gauge through 18‑gauge preferred, but not required. Previous welding experience. Activities / Tasks: Pull parts. Interpret build orders and engineering drawings correctly. Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding. Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively. Put on cart or fixture for next station. Perform maintenance on torch when needed. Identify parts using the build order. Measure using a tape measure for correct positioning of components on the cooling tower. Pick correct template in coordination with the build order or engineering drawing. Accurately perform any necessary cutting within the cooling tower using appropriate cutting tools. Grind edges using grinder. Perform welding based upon tower and/or engineering specs. Perform leak testing. Use an overhead crane. Skills and Abilities: Adapt to change and flex work at appropriate times. Use measuring tools and grinder correctly. Use crane and air float correctly and safely. Use hand tools (manual and pneumatic) correctly and safely. Read tape measure in metric and imperial standards. Apply shop mathematics to solve problems. Plan work and select proper tools. Determine differences in size, shape, and form accurately. Work within precise limits and accuracy standards. Interpret build orders and engineering drawings correctly. Operate impact gun and torque wrench. Multi‑task. Work well with others. Work in a fast‑paced environment. Communicate effectively. Follow and understand directions. Physical Demands: Lifting up to 50 pounds; 50+ pounds with assistance. Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, working at heights, and using a ladder as required. Use both hands overhead. Perform repetitive motions. Plant environment with exposure to varying weather and noise. Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Accident & Sickness benefits start on first day of employment. 401(k) with company matching. Paid vacation, paid floating holidays, paid holidays. Generous paid time off including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave. Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one. Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans. Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr SPX