MIG Welder

Job Description

Position Title: MIG Welder

Wage: $20.00-$26.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday (Subject to overtime)

The MIG Welder is responsible for fitting and welding of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel parts using a MIG process, as well as for measuring pieces, cutting metal, reading blueprints and/or drawings, grinding, and filling out required work reports. We are open to taking candidates with school and/or work experience as this employer is open to molding newer Welders! All candidates will need to provide their own weld hood and safety toe boots, but all other welding gear and PPE will be provided. Candidates will complete a measurement and blueprint reading test as well as a weld test. This is a potential to hire opportunity in Kansas City, MO.

MIG Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, as well as fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal parts
- Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine specific welding requirements
- MIG weld steel, aluminum and stainless-steel components based on specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
- Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, or scrapers
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand
- Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
- Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators
- Palletize parts neatly so that they may be shipped or moved
- Maintain self-quality control for all parts welded and fabricated
- Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
- Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency

MIG Welder Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent
- Forklift Certified (or the ability to obtain certification)
- Prior MIG welding experience
- Must be able to consistently lift 75 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout shift
- Ability to produce quality goods and products consistently
- Ability to accurately read blueprints and drawings
- Working knowledge of basic hand tools as well as fabrication tools to include, but not limited to, band saw, sheer, brake, and grinder
- Reliability, hardworking, and a desire to learn
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32 of an inch
- Good basic math skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to accurately count and verify parts quantities

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