Welder

Chief Industries; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Chief Industries is seeking a skilled welder to perform a range of welding operations on galvanized or raw steel according to prints. The role requires setting up machines and jigs, selecting proper welding parameters, and performing first piece inspections with quality tools.

The position includes signficant safety and equipment maintenance responsibilities. Full-time role with comprehensive benefits; the company emphasizes customer-focused production and global shipments, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years vocational training or 2-5 years related employment experience required.
• Basic mechanical and mathematical skills for operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor to advanced welding on galvanized or raw steel per print specifications and operates flame cutting equipment.
• Selects proper voltage, current, heat, gas, and feed settings for weld operations.
• Prepares for weld operations by machine and jig setups and conducts first piece inspections with quality tools.
• Maintains equipment and reports concerns to supervisor and operates material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Welding

Quality control

Inspection readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Vocational training 1-2 years

2-5 years related experience

Tools

Flame cutting equipment

Material handling equipment

Job description

Performs a variety of welding processes on production materials in accordance to required specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs minor to advanced welding processes on galvanized or raw steel per print specifications. Ability to operate flame cutting equipment.
• Selects proper voltage, current, heat, gas, and feed settings for weld operations to be performed.
• Prepares for necessary weld operations through proper machine and jig setups. Can perform first piece inspection process using appropriate quality control tools.
• Assures proper care of equipment is maintained and reports any concerns to supervisor.
• Uses hoists, cranes, forklifts, or other material handling equipment to move materials as needed.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic mechanical and mathematical skills for performing operations generally gained through 1-2 years of vocational training or 2-5 years of related employment experience required.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Agri originated in 1961 and offers a full line of aeration and material handling products to help grain producers minimize storage costs and maximize the selling price of their commodities. Manufactured to exacting standards using heavy-duty materials and innovative designs, Chief grain conditioning, handling, and storage systems are sold throughout the world and have a reputation for providing many long years of dependable service.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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