Welder/Fabricator

Flowtec Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowtec Group in Wichita, KS seeks a Welder Fabricator to lay out and fabricate metal weldments according to blueprints and specs. You will use MIG, TIG, and stick welding, read drawings, operate shop tools, and ensure quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires owning appropriate tools, passing weld tests, and potentially AWS welder credentials; forklift/overhead crane experience is a plus; full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Welding, fabrication, and layout experience required.
• Must own appropriate tools and pass a weld test.
• AWS Certified Welder credentials preferred (steel, stainless, aluminum).
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Performs welding using MIG, TIG, stick, and other welding processes.
• Performs structural fit-up using shop practices and procedures.
• Uses measuring instruments, hand tools, and fabrication machinery.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, work orders, and specifications.
• Fabricates products and assemblies with accuracy and quality checks.
• Interfaces with other departments to coordinate work and production goals.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and follows safety requirements.
• Documents progress and moves between projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Layout work

Blueprint reading

Measurement skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Education

Welding experience

AWS Welder credentials preferred

Tools

Plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel equipment

Saws

Magnetic drills

Drill presses

Forklift

Overhead crane

Welding equipment

Job description

The Welder Fabricator lays out and fabricates metal weldments and assemblies, executes work orders, and processes materials according to specifications. This role uses drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions to plan and complete fabrication work using hand tools, machine tools, and welding equipment while collaborating with other departments, meeting deadlines, documenting progress, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Compensation: $28 - $30 hourly

Qualifications

• Skill in welding, fabrication, and layout work.
• Ability to use plasma, oxy-fuel equipment, saws, magnetic drills, drill presses, and related tools and equipment.
• Ability to inspect and verify work using appropriate measurement equipment.
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to rig and move heavy structures and operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Skilled in welding, fabrication, and layout work.
• Ability to use plasma, oxy-fuel equipment, saws, magnetic drills, drill presses, and related tools and equipment.
• Education and Experience:
• Welding, fabrication, and layout experience is required. Candidates must own appropriate tools, be able to pass a weld test, background check, and AWS Certified Welder credentials in steel, stainless, and aluminum are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs welding using MIG, TIG, stick, and other welding processes as required.
• Performs structural fit-up using established shop practices and applicable welding procedures.
• Uses measuring instruments, hand tools, and fabrication machinery appropriate to the task.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, work orders, and specifications to complete fabrication assignments.
• Fabricates products and assemblies while checking work for accuracy and quality.
• Interfaces with other departments to coordinate work and accomplish production goals.
• Maintains a clean work area and follows all applicable safety requirements.
• Document progress, meet deadlines, and moves between projects with minimal supervision.