Welder/Fitter

Industrial Metal Fabrication; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (Simple IRA)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Industrial Metal Fabrication, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder to fit and weld parts using MIG, TIG, and stick welders. Read engineering drawings and welding symbols; maintain workflow for safe operations and quality results.

Position parts, verify tooling, and perform inspections to ensure conformance with specifications. The role requires 1–2 years of welding experience, the ability to read blueprints, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years welding experience.
• High School or GED preferred but not required.
• Able to work overtime if needed.
• Must pass internal welding test.

Responsibilities

• Confirm parts are available and correct before welding.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts per specifications.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Inspect grooves, angles, and gaps with measuring tools.
• Follow blueprints and assemble parts as instructed.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED diploma

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Torch handling

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for fitting and welding of parts using a MIG, TIG, stick welders, air arc machine,and cutting torches as directed by standard work documents.Must be able to read engineering sketches, drawings, and understand welding symbols. Maintain a consistent workflow to ensure safe operation, quality product and consistent delivery.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirm that all parts are available and correct before welding and fitting begins.Any discrepancies or problems are to be discussed with shop foreman.
• Lay out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Determines required equipment, welding method and welding techniques.
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Follow blueprints to arrange metal pieces and temporarily fix them into position before welding.
• Assemble parts and tack per prints, drawings or by instruction of supervisor or shop foreman.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Perform equipment inspections prior to use.
• Work with team to balance workload to meet On Time Delivery goals.
• Manage company resources to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
• Deburr and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.
• Maintain professionalism in speech and action at all times.
• Use various hand tools such as cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, tape measures, scrapers, grinders, and other types of finishing tools to ensure a quality product.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure parts to ensure conformance with specifications (weld, clean up splatter, grind areas if needed)
• Informs Shop Foreman of any problems with parts or discrepancies with shop drawings.
• Prepare items for inspection and notify shop foreman.
• Required to follow all company policies.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by Management.
• Operate related equipment including forklifts, hoists, and slings.
• Keep work area clean, neat and orderly to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits while preforming the job function.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.Continual use of hands, considerable arms, and legs as well as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. without physical restrictions.
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times such as safety glasses, welding helmets, hearing protection, gloves and safety toe boots.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments during summer and winter months.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Must pass internal welding test.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, layout parts to print, weld to print.
• Ability to understand and follow standard work.
• Knowledge of welding hazards and safety rules and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of experience welding.
• High School/GED diploma preferred but not required.
• Able to work overtime if needed.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Health Insurance
• Employee coverage paid in full
• Dependent coverage available (employee contribution)
• Dental Insurance
• Coverage available for employees and family
• Life Insurance
• $25,000 company-paid life insurance
• Optional additional coverage available
• Retirement
• Simple IRA with up to 3% company match
• Paid Time Off
• 7 paid holidays
• 80 hours of vacation after 1 year of service
• Additional Benefits
• $100 annual clothing allowance
• Paid uniforms
• Career development opportunities, including company-sponsored training and employer-paid professional certifications.

Position Type:

Full-Time | In-Person | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Overtime may be required to meet operational demands.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice.