Welder

Job DetailsJob Location: Platte - Bldg B - Platte City, MO 64079Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 HourlyPosition Title: Welder/Fabricator  Reporting to: Production Planner  Department: Production    Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.      Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support.  We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Welder/Fabricator to help support that mission.     JOB SUMMARY                                                                            This manufacturing position is focused on our Generator Manufacturing Division.  The Welder/Fabricator safely cuts, fits, tacks and welds in the production of electric generators at the direction of the Production Planner.  Due to invisible electromagnetic fields associated with equipment used, any carrier of a pacemaker must avoid this particular work area.    RESPONSIBILITIES  Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper and other metals  Welds small components like copper plumbing for residential use and large ones like pipelines for power plants or beams for buildings and bridges  Consults blueprints and sketches to execute jobs and tasks to specification  Assesses equipment, structures, materials and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods  Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature  Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications to meet building codes and legal requirements  Develops working knowledge of dozens of methods used for welding a variety of materials and components  Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervises robots that do the same  Trims metal components using heat, fire and electricity  Dismantles and disposes of large metal objects and structures  Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation  Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks and safety shoes        Great Benefits  Highly Competitive Pay  Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance  401k with company match  Paid Time Off  Paid Certification Training  Opportunity for advancement  QUALIFICATIONS  Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or   Have 5 years of previous experience, or   Have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade  Knowledge in the construction or manufacturing industries  Skilled in metal straightening and fabrication  Proficient in the following welding methods: MIG, TIG, Heli-Arc, Oxy Acetylene, and Soldering  Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance  Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership  Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both orally and in writing     WORK CONDITIONS     Physical Demands/Work Environment:      This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs.  It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels.  This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provides an outline.  Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.     All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.      CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.   #cpowerjobs