Welder - 1st shift

Job Opportunity at The Bradbury Co., Inc.

The Bradbury Co., Inc. is recognized around the world as the leader in quality roll forming solutions. We are a family-owned company located in Moundridge, KS. Our headquarters employs around 350 employees. Join our team!

Job Title

Structural Frame Assembler

Location

Moundridge, KS

Hours

7:00 am - 3:30 pm M-F

Essential Functions

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly fit up and welding in the most efficient manner.
• Plan work, layout, tack, and weld components per print and welding specifications
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and weld components using Gas Metal Arc Welding.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Work with team members and supervision to solve problems with fit up and handling of parts.
• Assist machinists rigging and hoisting large components and machine bases.
• Operate grinders, weld positioner, forklifts, overhead hoists, shear, press brake, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Weld with a variety of gases, welding machines, and wire sizes from.035 thru 1/16' diameter welding wire.
• Cross train and move to other work centers as assigned.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it is built per print.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Required/Preferred

• Able to use and understand all weld measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, protractor, combination squares, and weld gauges.
• Basic math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, bills of material, setup sheets, etc.
• Able to operate welders and other machinery with little or no supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education/Training Required/Preferred

• Prefer successful completion of related course work at a trade or technical school
• Multi-pass heavy welding of plate steel up to 12" thick preferred, but not required

Other Requirements/Preferences

• Requires a strong, related work history.
• Must supply own hand tools
• Ability to change assignments frequently
• Prefer previous welding, fabricating experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Can work well independently and with others.
• Observes safety and security procedures by using equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance evaluations
• Health Insurance
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
• No Waiting Period
• Coverage starts on the first of the next month following day 1 of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Roth & 401(k) + Company Match
• PTO
• All new hires start with 80 hours of PTO on day 1
• Paid Holidays
• Safety Shoe Allowance of $175 yr
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reduced Fee Child Care at Cradle to Crayons in Moundridge