AWS-Certified Welder & Field Mechanic

Knife River Corporation; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Hawaii seeks a skilled welder/mechanic to join our field-service team. You will perform welding, fabrication, inspections, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment across site environments, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires AWS certification, experience with SMAW/TIG/MIG, blueprint reading, tool proficiency, and the ability to work flexible hours, holidays, weekends, and extended shifts with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold AWS welding certification and be a proven AWS welder.
• Experience with SMAW, TIG, MIG welding and related equipment.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Physical ability to perform equipment inspections and handle tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and maintain equipment safely.
• Weld and fabricate components using SMAW, TIG, MIG per blueprints.
• Read drawings, lay out, and calculate time/materials for fabrication.
• Operate heavy equipment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

AWS certified welder

SMAW TIG MIG welding

Read blueprints/drawings

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Welding

Tools

Welding machines

Oxy-fuel torch

Plasma cutter

Angle grinders

Calipers and measuring tools

Job description

Knife River Corporation in Hawaii seeks a skilled welder/mechanic to join our field-service team. You will perform welding, fabrication, inspections, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment across site environments, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires AWS certification, experience with SMAW/TIG/MIG, blueprint reading, tool proficiency, and the ability to work flexible hours, holidays, weekends, and extended shifts with minimal supervision.