Manufacturing Welder

Job Details: Job Location: Peerless Engineering and Manufacturing - Kansas City, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, Position Summary:Individual performs metal (primarily steel) fabrication and welding to create custom-designed machinery for the quarry construction industry. The welder is responsible for various types of structural welding, including preparation, welding, and finishing operations. This is a busy shop with a growing customer base and specified production deadlines. Successful applicant must be in good physical condition and able to work in a steel fabrication shop environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Reading, understanding and following detailed drawings and blueprint specifications Collaborating directly with plant manager, shop supervisor, customer, drafter, and peers to produce finished products Welding using modern techniques and equipment Using wire and filler material applications for various steel fabrication Using manual and power tools for finish grinding applications Using various machines, welding practices, mathematics and building materials Completing work accurately and timely to ensure smooth workflow to meet project deadlines Performing job functions and using equipment safely by following safety policies and good housekeeping procedures Accepting other duties as leadership assigns Qualifications: Job Qualifications and Requirements: Must be age 18 or older Legally eligible to work in the Unites States High School Diploma/GED 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks Must be able to pass a weld test equivalent to AWS D1.1 Broad technical experience in steel fabrication, assembly and weldingJob Skills Competencies: Must have working knowledge of welding shop operations Able to work with minimum supervision Capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work producedPhysical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance This position requires sitting, standing, twisting, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling on a daily basis Must be able to work indoors or outdoors under a variety of temperatures and weather conditions Must wear applicable PPE to perform job tasks