What is a Production Welder?

The Production Welder is responsible for timely and efficient welding of material within the Processing Center Welding

Department. This role’s objective is to safely, accurately, and productively move and produce material that satisfies

internal and external customers.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Weld repetitive recurring customer products that meet customer and SPS specifications
• Communicate issues with fixtures, customer prints, material issues, welding equipment, and supporting welding

equipment and power / hand tools used in the welding process

• Follow and enforce company safety policies as safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and others
• Establish priorities for efficiently staging, processing, and packaging materials Accepts responsibility for all aspects of the work produced
• Scrutinize customer requirements and special instructions to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction Confirm materials and parts are produced to print

Physical & Work Requirements :

• 2nd shift - 3 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm Monday through Friday
• 3rd shift - 11 : 00pm - 7 : 30am Monday through Friday
• Working in a warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and / or unheated, dusty and

noisy

• Must work with hot welding processes and products
• Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment
• Job is performed under some temperature extremes
• Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift. Capable of ascending and descending material

handling equipment

• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed. Pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds
• Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy)

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise :

• Basic MIG welding knowledge, use of associated tools and welding relevant equipment.
• Ability to effectively read and use a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer
• Proven ability to read and understand prints, documents, and / or drawings
• Experience operating fabrication equipment
• Strong computer, tablet, or mobile device skills
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license

Who does well in this position?

If you like working with your hands, you don’t mind a little dirt, and you prefer working with people, this may be a good position for you.

As one of our team members says, I was never a suit and tie kinda guy anyway. Our best Production Welders are responsible, thorough, careful, and persistent.

If this sounds like you, we want you to apply!

Pay and Benefits

• Pay based on experience
• Paid Weekly
• Quarterly profit sharing bonus opportunity

Opportunity for merit increase every 90 days based on performance

• Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
• Opportunity to work overtime
• 401k retirement contribution matching 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
• Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
• Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
• Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
• Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
• Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)
• One week of paid vacation after 6 months
• Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

What is Steel and Pipe Supply?

Steel and Pipe Supply buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, frames for stadiums, and more.

In addition to storing steel, some of our service centers process it cut, bend, decoil, etc. to make life easy for our customers.

At the Kansas City Service Center, we’re a close-knit, open-minded family with a competitive streak that makes our warehouse a fun place to work.

What is it like to work at Steel and Pipe Supply?

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO / AA Minorities / Female / Disabilities / Veterans

Last updated : 2024-05-31