Wifco Steel Products, Inc. is seeking skilled welders with structural welding experience. The ability to pass a weld test and read blueprints are prerequisites. The position is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday.

APPLY NOW at: https://wifcosp.com/apply/

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In-person (office area) located: 8003 Medora Road, Hutchinson, KS 67502

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal by applying appropriate welding techniques following established procedures, guidelines, and instructions.

• Interprets work orders, blueprints, sketches, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process.

• Changes out welding gas and welding wire.

• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.

• Works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the job's functions.

• Efficiently manufactures parts to meet print and/or customer demands and specifications.

• Keeps record of the number of pieces made.

• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department lead or supervisor.

• Works safely and follows prescribed safety regulations.

• Maintains work area and equipment clean and orderly, including cleaning at the end of shift.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Takes direction from the Welding department lead, supervisor, and Operations.

• Works well with others and is willing to help fellow employees when directed.

• Ability to read and write, understanding written directions, including basic print specifications and AWS welding symbols.

• Possesses troubleshooting skills in seeing flaws in welds or structural imperfections in the metal.

• Displays attention to detail and is mindful of the job, making clean lines and cuts when welding.

• Has the stamina to work long hours on feet, often in hot conditions.

• Demonstrates safety-conscious behavior.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in a welding environment or hands-on experience through schooling is preferred.

• Experience in properly using and operating MIG (GMAW) welding, cutting, and torches are desired.

• Ability to pass a weld test conducted pre-employment.

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• It is regularly required to talk and hear.

• This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching all day.

• It is frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. If items are heavier than 50 pounds, seek the help of a lifting device or request the assistance of a fellow employee(s) for a team lift.

• Machinery and tool operation requires using safety equipment including, but not limited to, steel-toe shoes/boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding/cutting protective goggles, or helmets.

• Wearing loose-fitting clothes is not permitted in some areas, and jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces is prohibited.

• The facility is not climate-controlled, so heat in the summer and cold in the winter are factors.