Welder III - Nights

Kelvion Products; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Products in Catoosa, OK seeks an experienced MIG welder for structural fabrication. The role emphasizes precision, durability, and adherence to engineering specs, with responsibilities spanning project leadership and mentoring of junior welders.

You will inspect weld quality, track production metrics, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while upholding Kelvion’s standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of MIG welding experience in structural/heavy fabrication.
• Ability to read welding blueprints, symbols and fabrication drawings.
• AWS D1.1 knowledge; certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding techniques, including multi-process and vertical/overhead positions.
• Lead fabrication projects and coordinate workflow among welders.
• Conduct precision inspections to ensure strict tolerances.
• Mentor and train junior welders for skill development and safety.
• Document weld quality, production metrics, and support continuous improvement.
• Serve as SME for welding standards and certifications.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Structural welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Welding certification

Technical training

Job description

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Direct Catoosa, OK, US

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is critical in fabricating and assembling structural components using MIG welding techniques, ensuring precision, durability, and compliance with engineering specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Perform advanced welding techniques , including multi-process and positional welding (vertical, overhead)
• Lead fabrication projects and coordinate workflow among welders
• Conduct precision inspections and ensure compliance with strict tolerances
• Mentor and train junior welders, ensuring skill development and safety awareness
• Document weld quality, production metrics, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a subject matter expert for welding standards and certifications
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Familiarity with structural welding codes and standards (AWS D1.1 or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and workplace safety practices.
• AWS certification is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or welding certification preferred.
• 6+ years of MIG welding experience, preferably in a structural or heavy fabrication setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.