Welder

Shelby American, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading manufacturer where your skills in MIG welding and metal fabrication will be put to the test. This role involves operating a variety of fabrication equipment, ensuring safety and quality in production while working collaboratively with your peers. With a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workspace, you will play a crucial role in the production process. If you are dependable, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and contribute to exciting projects in the fabrication industry.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of experience operating metal fabrication equipment.
• Must be dependable, accurate, and possess a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fabrication equipment like MIG welders and hydraulic presses.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

MIG Welding

Metal Fabrication

Preventive Maintenance

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic Presses

Punch Presses

Welder Machines

Form Rollers

Tube Cutter

Job description

Description

Responsible for the operation of at least 25% of fabrication equipment, such as MIG welding (Aluminum, stainless steel and galvanized), hydraulic presses, punch presses and other equipment and tools to cut, form, and attach metal together. May also rivet, spot weld, or solder pieces together to fabricate raw material for assembly of product. Is required to read and interpret existing blueprints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible to ensure that the work area is kept clean, organized, and safe.
2. Reviews equipment to ensure preventive maintenance is performed.
3. Operates at least 25% of fabrication equipment such as welding (MIG welding Aluminum, stainless steel), hydraulic presses and punch presses and other equipment and tools to cut, form, and attach metal together.
4. Assists with the set-up, preventive maintenance, operation, and quality of all equipment in Fabrication department, such as welder machines, form rollers, tube cutter, etc.
5. Performs safety and housekeeping activities.
6. May assist in training Fabricator.

*This position requires regular on-time attendance as outlined by Human Resources or your supervisor(s). The position also requires the ability to work independently or in a team setting. You will be expected to accept direction from your supervisor, management and subordinate personnel and to work amicably and productively with co-workers.

Additional Position Information/Details:

1. Requires the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
2. Must be dependable, accurate, customer oriented, and possess a strong work ethic.
3. Requires an ability to perform multiple tasks.
4. Requires an ability to weld MIG such as Aluminum, stainless steel and galvanized.
5. Must be mechanically minded and willing to be cross-trained in a variety of Fabrication functions.
6. Consistently puts forth exceptional effort, works efficiently, and is able to keep up with assigned workload.
7. Ability to motivate self to achieve the company’s goals on safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
8. Willing to work in areas outside of direct responsibility when needed.
9. Ability to work any shift.
10. Requires strong communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Education: HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year experience operating metal fabrication equipment and welding.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 60 pounds. The physical demands described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here and above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.