Lead GMAW Fabrication Specialist

Webco Manufacturing, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Quarterly bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Overtime opportunities

Air-conditioned shop

Job summary

WEBCO MFG in Kansas is seeking a MIG welder to join an air-conditioned shop on four 10-hour shifts: Mon-Thu, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM. You will review prints, select weld methods, run first-article welds, and track production with a focus on quality and throughput.

The role requires 3+ years of MIG welding experience, blueprint literacy, and the ability to weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical-up positions. OSHA 10-Hour certification is preferred; overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MIG welding experience.
• Fluency with weld symbols and blueprints.
• Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical-up positions.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Produce precise welds meeting specs and shop standards.
• Choose welding approach when prints are open to judgment.
• Perform first-piece checks and submit to QA.
• Document production for correct part counts and traceability.
• Sequence work to hit deadlines and maintain throughput.
• Support a safety-first culture and assist with extra duties.

Skills

MIG welding (GMAW)

Blueprint literacy

Welding positions (flat/horizontal/vee

Tools

MIG Welder

Job description

Schedule: Mon-Thu, 3:30 PM-2:00 AM (four 10-hour shifts)

Step onto an air-conditioned production floor built for craftspeople and start your evening by reviewing prints, confirming weld symbols, and selecting the optimal method when the blueprint leaves it open to your judgment. You’ll run a first-article weld, collaborate with Quality for inspection, then move confidently into production-tracking counts, organizing your queue by complexity and cycle time, and delivering clean, consistent results.

What You'll Do

• Produce precise, efficient welds that meet customer specs and shop standards.
• Determine the appropriate welding approach when not specified on the print.
• Perform first-piece checks and submit to QA prior to full production.
• Document production to ensure correct part counts and traceability.
• Sequence work by difficulty, method, and target completion to hit deadlines.
• Contribute to a safety-first culture and take on additional duties as needed.

What You Bring

• Availability to work Mon-Thu, 3:30 PM-2:00 AM.
• 3+ years of MIG (GMAW) welding/fabrication experience.
• Blueprint literacy and fluency with weld symbols.
• Proficiency welding flat, horizontal, and vertical-up positions.
• Capability to weld mild steel, stainless steel, and galvannealed steel.
• Strong focus on detail, quality, and throughput.

Proficiencies

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• OSHA 10-Hour certification
• Accurate tape measure use
• Setting up welds for production runs
• Blueprint reading

Tools & Technology

• MIG Welder

About WEBCO MFG

WEBCO MFG has been building for over 40 years and is proudly employee-owned, with 150+ associates (co-owners) supporting OEMs across rugged, high-demand industries. We are united by a single aim: "MAKE IT HAPPEN." Home grown and employee owned, we don't over-hire or over-staff, and we've invested in a fully air-conditioned work environment so you can focus on exceptional craftsmanship.

Learn more: www.webcogh.com

Why You'll Love It Here

• Professional, air-conditioned shop designed for makers
• Performance reviews with potential pay increases every 3 months
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Clear pathways for advancement
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Comprehensive, best-in-class benefits
• Opportunities for overtime
• Safety-first culture