Welder

AMETEK; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK in Wichita, KS is seeking a Welder Operator to assemble metal components. The role involves interpreting blueprints, inspecting parts, and operating welding equipment to weld or cut parts, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years welding experience or equivalent training. You will work hourly, with standard factory shifts and opportunities to learn through hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years welding experience or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Basic shop math and ability to work with close tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders; write simple correspondence.
• Operate welding equipment and related shop tools safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrated dependability and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Interprets blueprints and work orders to determine work to be done.
• Visually inspects parts; places parts with work order and routes to next center.
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Cleans work area daily and maintains tools.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and monitors performance.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

AI tool usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Disk and belt sander

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Welder operator welds together metal components.

Job Responsibilites

• Interprets blue prints and work orders to determine work to be done.
• Visually inspects parts; places parts with work order and routes to next work center.
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Cleans work area daily.
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment; monitors equipment to ensure functioning properly.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years previous welding experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to apply basic shop math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work with close tolerances.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers, including the ability to speak simple sentences; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, work orders, and memos. Ability to read and understand blue prints. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and procedures furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to operate the equipment used in the department, including but not limited to measuring devices, welder, disk and belt sander, pneumatic tools, hand tools.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and supervisor.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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