Welder

KMW; Sterling (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Short-term disability

FSA & HSA accounts

Job summary

KMW is seeking full-time Welders to join a hands-on manufacturing environment in Kansas. You will weld metal components per blueprints and work orders, perform quality checks, and collaborate with a team to meet daily production goals while maintaining safety standards.

Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment welding test, read drawings and instructions, and adapt to overtime and weekend shifts. The role rewards reliability, attention to detail, and pride in craftsmanship within a

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and welding procedures.
• Able to pass pre-employment welding test.
• Works in a non-climate-controlled environment with heat and fumes.
• Maintains safety and quality while meeting daily production goals.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components per blueprints and work orders.
• Follows welding procedures and quality standards.
• Maintains equipment and workstation safety.
• Exhibits good attendance and teamwork.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Overtime adaptability

Education

Vocational diploma in welding

2+ years production welding experience

Job description

The KMW Difference: We combine innovative engineering, modern manufacturing technology, and expert craftsmen to have all the right ingredients for building great front-end loaders and backhoes. That’s why we have a 30-year track record of success and are continuing to grow at a rapid pace.We are seeking full-time Welders with all skill levels who take pride in their work with attention to quality and productivity. Be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional service and be your best.Summary:Welds together metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, welding procedures and oral instructions using various types of welding equipment in accordance with company procedures and standard welding practices.Minimum Position Qualifications:Joins, fabricates, and makes repairs to metal by applying the appropriate welding techniques.Ability to work well under pressure. Must be able to read and comprehend both oral and written instructions.Ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams to determine appropriate welding process. Records number of pieces completed.Manufactures parts within given time frames to achieve daily goals to meet customer demands and specifications.Works in a safe manner and follows all safety guidelines.Required to furnish your own welding helmet and steel toe boots. Personal protective equipment allowance provided by company upon meeting eligibility requirements.Good attendance is a must and safety are a priority.Must be able to work overtime and have weekend availability.Performs other duties as required.Skills and Specifications:Follows directions given from Welding supervisor and leads.Works well as part of a team and has willingness to help others when directed.Possess troubleshooting skills in seeing weld flaws or imperfections in metal.Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Heat and cold will be factors.Must be able to stand for long periods of time in hot conditions.Education and Experience:Vocational diploma in welding or minimum of 2 years production welding preferred.Ability to pass a welding test conducted pre-employment.Knowledge of commonly used practices and procedures in manufacturing environment.Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Must be able to meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, the physical requirements associated with the essential functions of this position.Must regularly be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds for force constantly.Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.May be regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration.Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and other manufacturing materials.Must be able to perform work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Heat and cold will be factors.Noise level is usually loud.Machinery and tool operation requires use of safety equipment to include, but not limited to steel toe boots, welding/cutting helmet, hearing protection, and safety gloves.Drug screen and Physical Capacity Profile test is required. Safety and attendance are a priority.Wage is commensurate with experience: Professional manufacturing work environment, with opportunities for advancement.6 level pay grade scaleShift differential for 2nd and 3rd shiftsPerformance based wage reviews bi-yearlySupplemental Pay:Incentive bonus plan based on sales and attendanceOpportunity for overtimeBenefits:Health insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceShort-term disabilityFSA & HSA accountsAutomatic 6% enrollment in 401(k), with 4% 401(k) company match.401(k) Loan programPaid Time Off9 Paid Holidays