Welder / Fabricator

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc is seeking a welder to fabricate weldments per drawings for standard and non-standard production. You will perform welding end-to-end with minimal instruction under supervision, and you may operate related setup tasks such as burning, grinding, sawing, tapping, and drilling.

The role emphasizes deburring after welding and assisting crew members as needed while maintaining strict shop and jobsite housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of welding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate weldments per drawing for standard and non-standard production.
• Perform welding from start to finish without instructions except unusual circumstances.
• Set up and operate burning, grinding, sawing, tapping, and drilling.
• Complete deburring of parts after welding.
• Assist other crew members as directed by the superintendent, shop supervisor, and/or foreman.
• Maintain shop/warehouse housekeeping at all times.

Job description

The general purpose of the welder is primarily to be responsible for the adequate and safe welding of components used in the daily production of piling equipment and accessories. Work is completed under the direction and/or guidance of the superintendent, keyman/foreman, and/or shop supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, per drawing, the various weldments needed for standard and non-standard production.
• Performing, in an expert manner, any welding job from start to finish (including welding, layout, fixturing, drilling, and tapping) without instructions or assistance – except for unusual circumstances.
• Perform set up and operation of burning, grinding, sawing, tapping, and drilling operations.
• Complete deburring of parts after welding.

Additional Responsibilities When Not Welding

The following additional responsibilities of the welder may be assigned by the superintendent, shop supervisor, or keyman/foreman when conditions warrant.

• Assist the other crew members or shop personnel in performing their duties as directed by the superintendent, shop supervisor, and/or keyman/foreman.
• Housekeeping is always a major concern, not only on the construction site but in the shop/warehouse. When conditions are such that the welder is not actively involved in welding activities, the superintendent, shop supervisor, and/or keyman/foreman may require the welder to walk around the jobsite or shop and concentrate on housekeeping by picking up trash.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Job Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience