Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Welder – 1st Shift

Location: Lenexa, KS
Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Job Type: Temporary-to-Hire

Join Our Team!

Are you an experienced welder looking for a stable first-shift opportunity with the potential for permanent employment? We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Welders to join a growing manufacturing team in Lenexa, KS. If you take pride in producing quality work and maintaining a safe work environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

As a Welder, you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling metal components while ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards. Daily responsibilities include:

• Weld metal components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Operate welding equipment safely while following all workplace safety procedures.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies using measuring and layout tools.
• Inspect completed welds and workpieces for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Measure materials using straightedges, templates, calipers, rulers, and other precision tools.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools commonly used in welding, including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) equipment.
• Read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and production specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work with team members to meet production goals while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous welding experience preferred.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
• Good communication skills and legible handwriting for documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the majority of the shift.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Why Work With Express Employment Professionals?

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly wages
• Opportunity for permanent employment
• Dedicated staffing consultants who help you throughout the hiring process
• Access to additional career opportunities throughout the Kansas City area

We partner with local businesses, in all industries, to help match the clients needs with candidates who are ready to find their next career. We have dedicated teams that specialize in office services, professional/direct hire, light industrial, manufacturing, search among others. Express Employment Shawnee/Olathe are a part of a network of 830 individually owned offices in US and Canada with far reaching recruiting abilities. Please trust us to find your next dedicated employer.

Company Description

We partner with local businesses, in all industries, to help match the clients needs with candidates who are ready to find their next career. We have dedicated teams that specialize in office services, professional/direct hire, light industrial, manufacturing, search among others. Express Employment Shawnee/Olathe are a part of a network of 830 individually owned offices in US and Canada with far reaching recruiting abilities. Please trust us to find your next dedicated employer.