Welder - Sheet Metal

Labconco Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

9 paid holidays

Medical and dental

401k

Life insurance

Job summary

Labconco Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer of laboratory equipment, seeks an experienced Welder to perform MIG and TIG welding on 10-16G cold rolled and stainless steel.

You will set up welding equipment, read blueprints with weld symbols, and ensure quality welds across Labconco products. This on-site role emphasizes reliability, safety, and precision.

Qualifications

• Completion of welding certification or 2+ years of sheet metal welding experience.
• Able to set up and operate welding equipment.
• Experience with cold rolled, stainless steel and aluminum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run welding equipment on production lines or in the shop.
• Read engineering blueprints and weld symbols to determine sequence.
• Use measuring devices and produce quality welds, with finishing as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

Welding certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Labconco Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer of laboratory equipment, is seeking an experienced Welder to perform MIG and TIG welding on 10-16G cold rolled and stainless steel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and run, without assistance, all welding equipment on production lines or in the metal fabrication shop.
• Determine sequence of operations by studying engineering blueprints including weld symbols, specifications and other written instructions.
• Accurately use all measuring devices in shop.
• Demonstrate ability to produce quality welds and perform subsequent weld cleaning or finishing on some thicknesses and joint designs that are typical of Labconco products, i.e. structural, cosmetic, leak tight, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Completion of welding certification or 2+ year’s previous welding experience working with sheet metal (cold rolled, stainless steel and aluminum preferred).
• MUST be able to set up and welding equipment.
• Ability to understand the product flow while maintaining the production of quality product.
• Be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, dependability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively, professionally and tactfully with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to be flexible, handle pressure and stressful situations in a professional manner.

Union membership (IAM), PTO, 9 paid holidays, medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, 401k (Traditional and Roth), company paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability.

EOE/Vets/Disabled