WELDER

West Hawaii Concrete; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick pay

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

A leading construction materials provider in Hawaii is seeking a qualified welder/fabricator to ensure high-quality operations. The role requires expertise in welding and the ability to interpret blueprints. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, safety certifications, and at least two years of experience. This position offers various benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• 2+ years’ experience in welding and fabricating.
• Must be safety minded and able to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections for safety and maintenance.
• Operate welding and fabricating equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Skills

Welding materials knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Welding Technology or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand and power tools

Power tools

Job description

At West Hawaii Concrete, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are a PEOPLE‑first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Duties and/or Responsibilities

1. Promote the company's purpose, mission, and vision statements.
2. Perform daily equipment, walk‑around, and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
3. Operate and maintain welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, chop saws, and other welding/fabricating equipment.
4. Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, drawing specifications, and other written instructions or procedures to safely and accurately complete equipment repairs and/or fabricate complete components.
5. Rework and/or repair welded parts, equipment, and components.
6. Utilize skills to fabricate metal components as needed.
7. Use hand and power tools common to the trade.
8. Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and man‑lifts.
9. Communicate effectively (verbal, written, listening). Frequent contact and communications with others within and outside the company to ensure all equipment is running properly.
10. Self‑motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
11. Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
12. Maintain positive team member relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
13. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
14. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of welding materials, welding properties, and various types of metals.
3. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
4. Good troubleshooting skills.
5. 2+ years’ experience welding and fabricating.
6. Proficient in all types of welding including pipefitting and overhead.
7. Experience in mechanical work such as training belts, installing belts, installing V‑belts, gearboxes, and changing bearings.
8. Able to work independently and as a team player.
9. Willing to work irregular schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
10. Must be willing to travel to different work sites.
11. Comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather conditions and in a noisy, dusty environment.
12. Must be able to work safely in a busy environment with moving machinery.
13. Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally throughout the day.
14. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
15. Safety minded.
16. Positive attitude.

Preferred Requirements

1. Mechanical and repair of heavy equipment.
2. Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor system, and maintenance.
3. Electrical experience.
4. Equipment operation, confined space training, and forklift certification.
5. Possess own tools.
6. MSHA Part 46 certified.
7. OSHA 10 certified.
8. Associate’s degree in Welding Technology or equivalent certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Good communication skills at multiple levels.
2. Collaboration with team members to complete projects/repairs in a timely manner.
3. Proper operation of welding equipment and knowledge of which welding rods to use on different types of metal.
4. Know how to successfully log out and tag out equipment using company procedures.
5. Be physically able to climb stairs and ladders or other physically demanding tasks as necessary in performing inspections and completing tasks.
6. Able to work in varying environments—hot, cold, dusty, noisy field conditions.
7. Able to lift and carry heavy items weighing 50 pounds.
8. Basic safety rules and procedures.
9. MSHA Part 46 qualified.
10. OSHA 10 qualified.
11. Must be able to work in a non‑smoking, drug/alcohol free environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety incentives
• Years of service recognition
• Vacation and sick pay

How to Apply

West Hawaii Concrete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. We are a drug‑free work environment requiring pre‑employment drug testing, background check, and physical abilities assessment.

You may apply online at https://jobs.kniferiver.net

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
WHC, Ltd. (Attn: Susan)
P.O. Box 1390
Kailua‑Kona, HI 96745

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