What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder & Metal Fabricator position at Maize Corporation?
Job Title: Welder / Fabrication Shop Hand
Company: Maize Corporation / Maxx Attachments
Location: Maize, KS (In Person)
Job Type: Full-time (Day Shift, 8-hour shift)
Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
About Us
At Maize Corporation and Maxx Attachments, we design and manufacture high-quality attachments, parts, custom equipment, and specialized metal fabrications. We are looking for a reliable, skilled Welder / Fabrication Shop Hand to join our team. If you thrive in a versatile shop environment where no two days are identical, this is the job for you.
Primary Responsibilities
- Welding & Assembly (Primary Role): Perform high-quality MIG welding (and TIG/Stick as needed) on steel and stainless steel according to shop drawings and specifications.
- Blueprint Reading & Layout: Read blueprints, use measuring tools, and set up fixtures/tack-welds to ensure accurate specs before final pass.
- Shop Support & Fabrication: Step in wherever needed across the shop — operating horizontal band saws, drill presses, hand grinders, etc.
- Part Prep & Cleanup: Clean, deburr, bevel, and prepare parts for welding or final assembly.
- Material Handling: Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging to transport metal and assemblies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Solid experience in MIG welding (TIG/Stick experience is a plus).
- Strong ability to read and work from blueprints, weld symbols, and tape measures.
- Hands-on experience with shop power tools (angle grinders, band saws, drills, shears).
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, punctuality, and a safety-first mindset.
- Comfortable working in a team environment and willing to jump into general shop tasks as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Retirement plan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Welding: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Maize, KS 67101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $29