Welder

KMW LTD • Sterling, KS

15d • Onsite

About The Position

KMW is seeking full-time Welders of all skill levels who take pride in their work and focus on quality and productivity. The company combines engineering, modern manufacturing technology, and experienced craftsmen to build front-end loaders and backhoes. This role welds metal components according to blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, and oral instructions, using various welding equipment and following company procedures and standard welding practices. Welders work as part of a team to meet production goals and customer specifications in a manufacturing environment. The position is based in Sterling, Kansas, on the third shift, and requires weekend availability and the ability to work overtime. The work environment is not climate-controlled and may involve heat, cold, loud noise, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and other manufacturing materials. Candidates must pass a pre-employment welding test, drug screen, and Physical Capacity Profile test. Wage is commensurate with experience. The company describes a professional manufacturing work environment with opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Be able to work well under pressure.
• Be able to read and comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Be able to interpret work orders, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Have good attendance and prioritize safety.
• Be able to work overtime and have weekend availability.
• Be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with heat and cold.
• Be able to stand for long periods, including in hot conditions.
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
• Be regularly able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Provide a welding helmet and steel-toe boots.
• Pass a pre-employment welding test, drug screen, and Physical Capacity Profile test.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational diploma in welding or at least 2 years of production welding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly used practices and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshooting skills to identify weld flaws or imperfections in metal.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal using appropriate welding techniques.
• Weld metal components according to blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, and oral instructions.
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams to determine the appropriate welding process.
• Record the number of pieces completed.
• Manufacture parts within specified time frames to achieve daily goals and meet customer demands and specifications.
• Follow directions from the Welding Supervisor and leads.
• Work as part of a team and help others when directed.
• Identify weld flaws or imperfections in metal and troubleshoot as needed.
• Work safely and follow all safety guidelines and standard welding practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Personal protective equipment allowance upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Six-level pay grade scale.
• Shift differential for second and third shifts.
• Performance-based wage reviews twice yearly.
• Incentive bonus plan based on sales and attendance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Automatic 6% enrollment in the 401(k), with a 4% company match.
• 401(k) loan program.
• Paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed