Welding Technician All Levels

71be430b-dc40-429b-b662-0246597234e4 • Kansas City, MO

2h • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Master’s Transportation is hiring Welding Technicians at advanced and master levels to perform welding and fabrication work at its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and pays $27.00–$35.00 per hour. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in a manufacturing plant environment. The position reports to the Production Manager and requires less than 5% travel.

At the advanced level, the Welding Technician performs MIG and TIG welding, fabricates products through cutting, grinding, and welding, interprets production documentation, checks work against quality tolerances, and maintains welding equipment. At the master level, the technician performs complex welding and fabrication, leads high-complexity or prototype builds, verifies conformance, mentors junior technicians, contributes to process improvements, troubleshoots equipment, and collaborates with engineering, quality, and production planning teams. Both levels are expected to uphold company values and follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

The position is classified as safety-sensitive. Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing, random, or post-incident testing. Personal protective equipment required or recommended on the production floor includes ANSI-compliant safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes with anti-slip soles.

Requirements

• Welding certification, completion of a formal apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of MIG or TIG welding experience.
• Experience maintaining GMAW/MIG welding machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as it relates to welding assignments.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented and consistent.
• Understanding of automotive-industry safety standards and regulations.
• Communication skills to work effectively with team members, engineers, and customers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or walking regularly, stooping, kneeling or crouching, reaching and working with arms above the head, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing; ongoing, random, or post-incident testing may also apply.

Nice To Haves

• American Welding Society certification or equivalent certification.
• Welding experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, build sheets, travelers, schematics, and other work instructions.
• Set up and perform MIG and TIG welding operations, including machine settings and required fittings.
• Fabricate products and components through cutting, grinding, and welding.
• Use hand and power tools, including pneumatic and electric grinders, cutting wheels, pry bars, chisels, and clamps.
• Use measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges to verify work meets quality tolerances.
• Inspect welds for cracks, burn-through, and spatter; grind and clean areas as needed.
• Maintain welding machines and equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and coordinate with maintenance when needed.
• Perform complex and precise welding across a variety of materials and positions, including horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Lead fabrication and welding efforts for high-complexity builds and prototype projects.
• Verify conformance through inspection, measurements, and non-destructive testing as required.
• Mentor and train Welding Technician I and II staff in welding techniques, best practices, and safety protocols.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend or implement improvements to workflow, tooling, or technique.
• Maintain documentation and comply with safety procedures, welding certifications, and quality assurance protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, production planning, team members, other departments, and customers to resolve issues and improve designs for manufacturability.
• Promote and follow safety and environmental procedures, including hazardous waste disposal and fire prevention.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area and support 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during audits, training sessions, and project kickoffs.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Benefits

• Generous paid leave and 12 paid holidays.
• Competitive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts for travel, entertainment, and more.
• Investment in employee development.

What This Job Offers

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