Mechanic Welder I

FLSmidth; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home base location

Global network of colleagues

Work‑life balance

Competitive benefits package

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FLSmidth advertises a Mechanic Welder I position in the Sioux City area. The role emphasizes safety and PPE compliance, with duties including grinding, welding carbon and stainless steel to code, gouging, cutting with oxy‑acetylene, and handling tools and parts on site.

The candidate will participate in safety toolbox meetings, follow site procedures, and complete required trainings while contributing to a collaborative, globally connected team environment.

Qualifications

• Safety-first culture with active participation at toolbox meetings
• Grinding seams and preparing weld surfaces for weld prep
• Welding carbon and stainless‑steel plates to code/specifications
• Gouging welding seams and removing hardware
• Cutting steel parts with oxy‑acetylene torches
• Ability to lift and carry tools and equipment
• Attend required training classes and develop field personnel

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and participate in toolbox meetings, report hazards, and use PPE as required
• Carry out grinding, welding, gouging, and cutting tasks per codes and site procedures
• Maintain adherence to company policies, procedures, and site job analyses
• Attend and complete necessary training, and support specialty trainings as assigned
• Perform additional tasks and assignments as needed on site

Job description

Sioux City, NE Mechanic Welder I

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us.We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expectedto stop any unsafe behaviour – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so.Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

Your responsibilities

• Promote a safety first culture by active participation at safety toolbox meetings, continuous evaluation of work site for potential hazards or unsafe actions, use Personal Protective Equipment "PPE" appropriate to the site or work to be performed and report near misses, accidents or injuries (no matter the severity) and identify unsafe equipment/work per company guidelines or procedures


• Carries out a variety of site activities with particular focus on the following tasks: Grinding - hand grind seams, edges, and surface clean-up for weld prep


• Welding - inner shield and stick of primarily carbon and stainless-steel plates/shapes to a specific code and/or specification


• Gouging - welding seams and removing hardware


• Cutting - steel parts with oxy-acetylene torch


• Carrying and lifting tools, equipment, and various parts


• Adhere to company policies, work procedures, guidelines and job site analysis'


• Attends any required training classes, including but not limited to specialized training and provide opportunities to develop field personnel


• Perform special assignments and additional tasks as assigned

What we offer

• Flexible home base location. Can reside anywhere in the US, within an hour of a major airport


• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities


• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities


• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options


• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave


• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match


• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email. We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally. FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.