Welder I II or III

Equipment, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipment, Inc. in Lenexa, Kansas is hiring for a welding position where you will be responsible for welding and assembling mechanical and electrical systems. The role involves following instructions to ensure quality production and complying with all safety regulations.

Ideal candidates should have a High School diploma, effective communication abilities, and experience in welding assemblies. The position requires physical stamina and attention to detail in a factory environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Weld sub-assemblies and finished products per instructions.
• Perform on-line testing and inspection activities.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Teamwork

Computer skills for robotic welding

Understanding of work rules and procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

With close or minimum supervision, welds and assembles mechanical and to some degree electrical systems to support production schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under close or minimum supervision, welds sub-assembly and/or finished products in accordance with written and verbal instructions. This may include GMAW Process (MIG) Welding, Air Arc Gouging of A36 to 4140 heat treated steel in the flat, horizontal and vertical planes.
• With minimum supervision perform on-line testing and/or inspection activities.
• In accordance with procedures, cleans and prepares units for next operation.
• Complies with all safety and hazardous material procedures, wears protective equipment as required to meet or exceed OSHA and company requirements.
• Complies with all requirements of Quality System requirements.
• May provide training to others on welding, assembly, inspection and/or test procedures.
• Maintains all aspects of workplace cleanliness and organization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Required to maintain accurate records.
• May be required to drive forklift trucks and operate other metal working machinery, overhead cranes manipulators and/or lifts.
• May be required to get additional training or certification on welding.
• May provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
• May be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams, daily Team Meetings and Team Exercise sessions.
• Required to identify opportunities for improvements and submit in accordance with Continuous Improvement Program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend and kneel on a regular basis.
• Regular visual effort: concentrated reading of documentation or close viewing of computer displays.
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while in motion.
• Work in a factory environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Employee may be exposed to hazardous substances and sharp tools on a regular basis.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism; ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors, members of management, vendors, and other employees.
• Robotic Welder will require computer skills in programming or running the welding programs.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Experience performing welding, mechanical and electrical system assemblies.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.