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Welder

Schuff Steel
Schuff Steel Salary
Ottawa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Employee Value Proposition

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel Production Welder brings his/her expertise and knowledge in fabrication to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process this position welds a large variety of materials by FCAW, SMAW, GMAW and SAW. The production welder welds in all positions utilize a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of common heat reactions of structural metals and is certifiable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

In return, the Company will offer competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with a growth mindset who desires a progressive long-term career.

Core Responsibilities

  • Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)
  • Welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.
  • Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
  • Welds structural, bridge and industrial materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.
  • Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
  • Capable of passing welding tests in accordance to AWS D1.1.
  • Transport material by a crane as needed and required.
  • Keeps work area organized and clean.
  • Perform other routine duties per management direction.
  • Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements

Education/Training - Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience. Must pass required weld test.

Specialized Knowledge - Certificates & Licenses

  • Equipment Knowledge & Skills - variety of hand tools and welding equipment
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Cert in AWS D1.1 weld test

DBM Global including its U.S. subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan

  • Recruiters* - Resumes submitted without current/valid vendor agreement will become property of DBM Global Inc. Any recruiting/staffing firm or agency wishing to do business with DBM Global must contact the Talent Acquisition Department at (602) 252-7787. Recruiting/staffing firms may NOT contact hiring managers directly. Firms that do not honor this request will be removed from consideration.

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