Welder

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a full-time Welder capable of reading blueprints and performing MIG welds to blueprint specifications. The role requires operating plasma and cutting tools, maintaining quality while meeting production standards.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of manufacturing experience, reads drawings, and can layout parts with basic measurement skills. An on-site weld test is required prior to placement, with emphasis on safety and precision.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Layout parts and fabricate as needed.
• On-site weld test prior to placement (Mig).
• Proficient in measuring fractions, decimals, and angles.
• Must be able to utilize measurement tools including square, calipers, tape measure (to 1/32”).
• Use of wrenches, air tools, hand-held grinders, overhead cranes, steel handling and lifting skills.
• Forklift experience or ability to train on the operation of a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including hand plasma, saws, brake press and deburring equipment.
• Weld parts to blueprint specifications using jigs when available.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to safety in all operations.

Skills

Read blueprints

Welding to blueprint specs

Layout parts

Safety-conscious operations

Measure and calculate fractions/angles

Operate welding equipment (plasma, saw

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand plasma welding equipment

Saws

Brake press

Deburring equipment

Measuring tools (calipers, tape measure, square)

Overhead crane

Forklift operation/training

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $23-29/hour

Job Summary of the Welder:

We are looking to hire a Full-Time Experienced Welder who can read blueprints.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Welder:

• Operate various pieces of equipment, including hand plasma, saws, brake press, and deburring equipment.
• Weld quality parts set by blueprint specifications using jigs when available, while meeting production standard times.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Be safe in all operations of the job.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Welder:

• Requires a High School degree or GED.
• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to layout parts and fabricate as needed.
• Requires an on-site weld test prior to placement. (Mig)
• Proficient in measuring and calculating fractions, decimals, and angles.
• Must be able to utilize various measurement tools, including but not limited to square, angle square, calipers, tape measure (to 1/32”).
• Use of wrenches, air tools, hand-held grinders, overhead cranes, steel handling and lifting skills.
• Forklift experience or ability to train on the operation of a forklift.