Welder/Weld Production Trainee

Associated Staffing Incorporated; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Associated Staffing Incorporated in Kearney, NE is seeking Welder/Weld Production Trainees for a temp-to-perm role with a 1st shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM). Pay is $19–$20/hour, with overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed.

The position offers long-term potential and a strong benefits package after hire. Candidates should have at least 1 year of production welding experience and be able to set and adjust welding machines, read blueprints, and follow safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of production welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to set and adjust a welding machine.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Must follow safety procedures and production specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on galvanized and raw steel per print specifications.
• Read and follow blueprints and print specifications.
• Set and adjust welding machines for specific jobs.
• Select the proper voltage, current, heat, gas and feed settings.
• Set up machines and jigs for welding operations.
• Operate flame-cutting equipment as needed.
• Complete first-piece inspections using QC tools.
• Use measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Move materials using forklifts or cranes as needed.
• Follow established safety, production and quality procedures.

Skills

Production welding

Read blueprints

Set welding machine

Tape measure reading

Quality focus

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Location: Kearney, NE
Pay: $19–$20/hour
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime: Fridays and Saturdays as needed
Position Type: Temp-to-Perm

Put Your Welding Skills to Work and Build Your Career!

Have production welding experience and looking for an opportunity with a four-day regular workweek and long-term potential? We’re hiring Welder/Weld Production Trainees in Kearney.

This is a temp-to-permanent opportunity paying $19–$20/hr with an excellent benefits package available once hired on. If you have at least one year of production welding experience and know how to set and adjust a weld machine, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a Welder/Weld Production Trainee, you’ll perform welding processes on galvanized and raw steel according to print specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include:

Perform minor to advanced welding on galvanized and raw steel.

Read and follow blueprints and print specifications.

Set and adjust welding machines for specific jobs.

Select the proper voltage, current, heat, gas and feed settings.

Set up machines and jigs for welding operations.

Operate flame-cutting equipment as needed.

Complete first-piece inspections using appropriate quality control tools.

Use tape measures and other measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.

Move materials using forklifts, overhead cranes or other material-handling equipment.

Properly use all required safety equipment.

Follow established quality, production and safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

Qualified candidates must have:

At least 1 year of production welding experience

Knowledge of welding processes and techniques

Ability to set and adjust a welding machine

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to accurately read a tape measure

Strong attention to quality and detail

Ability to follow safety procedures and production specifications

High school diploma or GED preferred

Availability for overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed

Benefits After Hire

Once hired on by the company, employees are eligible for:

Paid vacation and time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability benefits

8 paid holidays

Education assistance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

And much more!

Take the Next Step in Your Welding Career!

If you have production welding experience and are ready to put your skills to work with a company offering steady hours, competitive pay and long-term career potential, apply today.