Welder - Heavy Equipment

Good Earth Tools • Crystal City, MO

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About The Position

The Ballast Tools Equipment (BTE) division of Good Earth Tools is seeking an experienced welder to work on heavy and specialized equipment used for railway maintenance and repair, including excavators and backhoes. The role involves hands-on fabrication, assembly, welding, equipment maintenance, and service work. The position is based in a fast-paced environment and requires the ability to work 40 hours a week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret drawings to cut, notch, fit, and weld materials to specifications.
• Knowledge of basic tools and their use, including basic welding skills.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and maintain punctual, reliable attendance.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and occasional stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of metal fabrication experience is preferred.
• Proof of welding certification may qualify an entry-level candidate.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld metal products according to work orders, diagrams, and templates using different welding applications.
• Operate fabrication shop machinery and equipment, and read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements according to routing and material lists.
• Operate fabricating machines safely, following instructions and all safety policies and procedures.
• Work with the engineering department as needed to troubleshoot part fit and assembly processes by adjusting materials and print specifications.
• Monitor machine operation to detect part defects or machine malfunctions according to company standards and procedures.
• Inspect first parts for quality, accuracy, and functionality against product specifications and shop-floor order prints or instructions.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand and pneumatic tools.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Research repair needs and order parts as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases.
• Quarterly performance bonuses for hourly employees.
• Group health insurance.
• Company-funded profit-sharing retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Company-paid uniforms.
• Company wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED