GMAW Production Fabrication Specialist

Anchor Fabrication LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Fabrication LLC in Wichita, KS seeks a hands-on welder to join the production team. You will fabricate and repair metal components, translate blueprints and diagrams into precise MIG welds, and maintain safety and cleanliness on the shop floor.

Second shift duties run Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM, with emphasis on accuracy, scrap reduction, and teamwork. Prior welding certs or experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and product specifications.
• Proficient with tape measure reading and print interpretation.
• Committed to low scrap/rework and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat and horizontal positions using MIG parameters.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, product specifications, diagrams, and welding symbols.
• Fabricate to exact tolerances; verify conformance and quality at each step.
• Apply safe work practices at all times; keep the workspace organized.
• Assist with additional tasks aligned with the role’s level of responsibility.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Safety-conscious

Quality-focused

Education

Welding Technical Certificate

1+ year welding experience

Tools

MIG Welder

Job description

Role Overview

Step into a hands-on production role where you’ll join, fabricate, and repair metal components using GMAW/MIG techniques. You’ll translate blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics into precise welds, primarily in flat and horizontal positions. Safety, accuracy, and cleanliness guide everything you do.

Shift

Second Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM

A Day in the Life

You begin by reviewing prints and verifying materials. With a focus on safe work habits, you set up your MIG equipment, tack and weld assemblies, and check your work against specifications. Throughout the shift, you maintain a clean, orderly work area, minimize scrap and rework, and support teammates with additional duties as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat and horizontal positions using appropriate MIG parameters.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, product specifications, diagrams, and welding symbols.
• Fabricate to exact tolerances; verify conformance and quality at each step.
• Apply safe work practices at all times; keep the workspace organized.
• Assist with additional tasks aligned with the role’s level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Skilled at reading and interpreting blueprints and product specifications.
• Comfortable operating hand tools and working in a fast-paced production setting.
• Committed to low scrap/rework and to continuous improvement in quality.
• Demonstrated ability to keep a clean, safe work area.

Education & Experience

• Welding Technical Certificate or 1+ year of industrial welding experience (preferred).
• Basic math proficiency and accurate tape measure reading.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and print interpretation.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Regular standing with bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
• Work in a shop environment.

Workload

Frequent overtime beyond 40 hours per week may be required to meet company deliverables.

Tools & Proficiencies

• Primary Technology: MIG Welder
• Proficiencies: Tape Measure Reading, Blueprint Reading