Welder

Midmark Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Midmark Corporation is seeking a skilled welder to operate TIG and MIG processes and fabricate metal weldments to meet production standards. The role requires inspection, measurement, and setup activities to ensure parts conform to specifications.

Candidates must pass the Midmark Weld Test and be capable of lifting heavy pieces as part of daily duties, with use of basic hand tools and measuring devices as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate TIG and MIG welders to meet production expectations.
• Must be able to pass the Midmark Weld Test.

Responsibilities

• Operate a welding machine to fabricate metal weldments.
• Lift and secure work pieces manually or with hoist.
• Start machine and observe operation.
• Inspect and measure parts for specifications.
• Replace worn machine accessories and expendables.
• Add coolant and/or water to the machine reservoir and start coolant flow.
• May operate an industrial truck or electric hoist to move materials.
• Set up and adjust tips, fixtures, amperage and pulse.

Skills

Welding

Measuring tools

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

English required

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Operates manual welders and weld robots to fabricate metal weldments (from materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates a welding machine to fabricate metal weldments (from materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel).
• Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture.
• Starts machine and observes operation.
• Inspects and measures work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Replaces worn machine accessories and exhausted expendables (such as shielding gases, welding rod and/or wire).
• Adds coolant and/or water to machine reservoir and turns valve to start flow of coolant.
• May be required to operate an industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Operates welder to produce parts per specifications. Sets up and adjusts tips, fixtures, amperage and pulse.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to operate a TIG and/or MIG welder at a level to meet production expectations (quality and quantity). Must be able to pass the Midmark Weld Test.

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Assembly experience helpful
• Safely lift up to 50lbs unaided and up to 75lbs with assistance
• Must possess good mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to use simple hand tools and measuring devices
• Must read, write, speak and understand English