Welder / Welding / Fabrication Welder

WelderWage: $20.00-$25.00/hourShift: 1stHours: 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-FridayWelder PositionWe're seeking an experienced welder in Kansas City, KS to join a growing fabrication team in a stable, associate-to-hire opportunity with great hours, a convenient location, and strong benefits upon hire. This role is ideal for someone with a steady work history, a positive, team-focused attitude, and proven skill in MIG welding who takes pride in producing precise, high-quality metal components from blueprints while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. Needs 4-5 years of experience.Welder Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:Obtain specified electrode and insert electrode into portable holder, or thread consumable electrode wire through portable welding gunConnect cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specifiedStart power supply to produce electric current, strike (forms) arc, which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of workpieceManually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddlePosition and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixtureMeasure part dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operationMay tack assemblies togetherMay operate other machine shop equipment to prepare components for weldingWork safely at all times and follow safety proceduresOperate any equipment needed to perform jobPerform related duties as assigned by supervisionWelder Requirements:- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)- Must have 4-5 years of welding experience in a metal fabrication shop- Ability to speak and read English- Must consistently meet weld quality standards and demonstrate knowledge of MIG, stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum welding, and automated welding where applicable; must supply their own hand tools- Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodations- Ability to stand on feet for 10-hour or 12-hour shifts