Welder 1

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural manufacturing is seeking a Welder I to join their team. The role involves producing high-quality welded products by interpreting blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Opportunities for internal growth and a comprehensive benefits package make this a great position for individuals looking to advance in their welding careers.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

401K with employer match

Excellent work/life balance

Opportunity for internal growth

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of welding experience or vocational certification.
• Pass a Welder I test.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and promote safety.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality K&M products through wire feed welding.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for appropriate welding process.
• Inspects completed welds for structural soundness.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

Founded in 1958, K&M Manufacturing Co., originally K&M Manufacturing and Repair, pioneered with toolboxes and steps, transforming agricultural practices. Our expansion into tractor seats marked the inception of a product line now exceeding 2,500 innovative items, ranging from seats and suspensions to mirrors and warning light systems. Tailored for leading tractor and mower brands, our 32,000 sq. ft. production space and over 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse cater to diverse field needs, reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality since inception.

Why Choose K&M?

We provide an industry leading benefits package to cover healthcare, retirement, and wellness programs to help you be your best self financially and physically. On top of that, we have:

• Competitive Pay: $20 - $23 per hour
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Holiday pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with employer match
• Excellent work/life balance
• Opportunity for internal growth and employee advancement

Basic Function: Welder I joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. This role requires the ability to accurately weld fabricated components and perform welds in various positions – flat, horizontal, vertical up and down.

Essential Functions:

• Produces high quality K&M products through wire feed welding.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.
• Sets up and operates various welding equipment.
• Confers with supervisor and other production personnel to resolve welding problems.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Adhere to company and department safety and work practice policies and procedures
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Accurately records material and job order transactions as directed.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management.
• Attends training as directed as apparent or assigned.
• Performs all other duties as apparent or assigned

Secondary Functions:

• Moves product using pallet jack or forklift (if certified).
• Assists in the fabrication department as directed. Operates various machines as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required

• 1-3 years of welding experience or combination of vocational certification and equivalent experience.
• Pass a Welder I test.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Requires ability to respond quickly to priority changes and work well under pressure due to scheduling constraints, and perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate with other personnel in English.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.
• Ability to perform Machine Operator duties when required.

Preferred

• High School education or equivalent, strongly preferred.