Becoming a welder in Dodge City, KS, often begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median weekly wage of $1,100 in Dodge City, KS. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2-3% job growth from 2022 to 2032, with an average annual overtime earning of $4,719. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like WelderUp help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Overview We’ve expanded our facility to accommodate our continually increasing customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated company in Liberal Kansas. This position is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detailed and motivated individual. If you are an experienced TIG welder with a fabrication background, good communication and listening skills, motivated to complete projects on time, and have a verifiable ability to read and understand instructions. Being familiar with the use of laser, water jet, shear, brake, iron worker and typical job shop equipment is a plus. If you are an individual that can maintain focus, while working as a team member continually improving our overall performance and quality, this position offers growth, and stability for the future. We offer exceptional benefits, and wages commensurate with experience, ability, and knowledge. Duties • Fabricate and assemble metal components according to specifications. • Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding. • Execute pipe threading and tube bending as required for specific projects. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine project requirements. • Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition, ensuring safety standards are met. • Collaborate with other team members on construction sites to ensure timely project completion. • Conduct quality checks on completed welds to ensure structural integrity. Skills • *Applicants will be required to take a welding test. • Proficient in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and stick welding. • Experience with pipe threading and tube bending processes. • Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings accurately. • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. • Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that may arise during fabrication or assembly. • TIG welding: 2 years (Preferred) • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration on construction sites. Join our team as a Welder and contribute your expertise in building quality metal structures while working in a supportive environment that values craftsmanship and teamwork. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Rotating weekends Ability to Commute: • Dodge City, KS 67801 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Dodge City, KS 67801: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Workforce Development, the Welding Instructor will engage in a variety of learning support and instructional/institutional practices; recruit, advise and mentor students by providing a positive and encouraging environment for learning; and, work collaboratively within the Workforce Development department to include service on various college committees. The instructional load may consist of day/night classes; face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery, and on and off campus classes. The instructor must be able to design and implement new courses to curriculum as needed. Base salary is determined based on the matrix outlined in the Faculty Negotiated Agreement considering credentials and experience. Essential Functions/Responsibilities • To understand and commit to the mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals. • Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, and remaining current on discipline specific and pedagogical issues. • Commit to familiarizing, implementing and utilizing current forms of technology both in instruction and when communicating with staff and students. • Facilitate learning in Welding or related courses ranging from introductory to advanced. • Ability to instruct, set up and maintain all laboratory courses associated with community college-level Welding courses. • Prepare syllabi and learning materials for classroom use. • Teach an instructional load which may consist of day, night, on/off campus, interactive television or weekend classes. • Organize and maintain appropriate classroom records and management techniques. • Order and maintain program inventory for instructional tools/equipment. • Develop curriculum to meet Kansas Board of Regents course guidelines. • Promote competency-based education; identify desired student results. • Assist with community outreach and participation in appropriate advisory committees. • Provide academic/technical/transfer advisement of students. • Recruit students. • Participate in departmental and institutional committees. • Maintain appropriate office hours to assist students. • Perform other duties as assigned. The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time. Required Qualifications • External Evaluation by Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) on GMA, SMAW, and GTAW processes • Demonstrated knowledge of cutting processes, welding theory, and blueprint reading. • At least 4,000 hours work experience in the field. • Extensive knowledge of Welding including equipment maintenance, installation, quality control, and operation monitoring. • Valid industry-recognized credentials in Welding. Teaching and/or training experience. • Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work with groups, organizations, and institution. • Computer skills and ability to use technology in the classroom. • Must obtain and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license. Preferred Qualifications • Associate's degree or higher in Welding or a related field. • Community College or College/University teaching experience. Physical Requirements: With or without assistance • Physical ability to work on Electrical equipment. • Ability to lift and carry 20-50 lbs • Ability to work on feet (standing, walking, constant movement) for an extended period of time. • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, climb, crawl, and lift objects. • Ability to communicate, hear, and see student, staff, and faculty. Supervisory Responsibilities • None Building Assignment • Lewis Technology Center
See More Details >>Gas Operations Technician (I/II or Senior) Job Highlights Title Gas Operations Technician – I/II or Senior Type Full Time Experience Required Function Production/Other Location Dodge City, KS, United States Company Black Hills Energy Company Profile Black Hills Energy is a growth-oriented and vertically integrated energy company. The company’s non-regulated businesses generate wholesale electricity and produce natural gas and coal. Job Profile The company is looking for a Gas Operations Technician who will safely perform general gas distribution system maintenance, operation, and construction work. Educational Qualification • The applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience • Level I – No experience required • Level II – Minimum of 2 years of experience required • Level Sr. – Minimum of 4 years of experience required Duties/Responsibilities • Above and underground leak classification and repairs. • Complete field drawings per company standards to include location sketch and proper material accounting. • Coordinates the location of other utilities and underground facilities relative to construction activities. • Gas measurement, pressure regulation, and overpressure protection installations. • General maintenance on facilities. • Inspect and supervise construction activities of gas contract construction crews. • Install facilities according to specifications such as trench depth/width, proper auguring, plowing, and shoring. • Ensure accurate location and installation of facilities such as service lines, mains, and meter sets. • Maintain certification and perform a plastic fusion of mains and services and proper installation of mechanical fittings. • Maintain familiarity with steel welding procedures to evaluate quality to meet company standards. • Perform hotline tapping of mains and services of various sizes and types by a selection of proper equipment and using correct procedures. • Perform leak repair on underground facilities using approved repair methods and materials based on the type of sizes of mains and services. • Perform pressure testing of facilities to ensure the integrity and satisfy company and Regulatory requirements. • Perform proper above grade corrosion control by application of recommended painting techniques and material, also below grade corrosion control and anode installation surface preparation and coating applications. • Proficient in underground line locating. • Provide recommendations on proper material type and size to accommodate load requirements and pressure. • Other duties as required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • A demonstrated mechanical ability, the ability to read and understand operation manuals, and a solid understanding of regulators, meters, and pipefitting and gas operations. • Ability to effectively prioritize projects and equipment needs while maintaining a rigorous construction activity schedule. • Ability to pass PE Fusion certificate. • Ability to remain calm and make effective spontaneous decisions during emergency situations that may affect the safety of the general public, contractors, and other employees. • Comprehensive understanding of gas operating safety procedures. • Effective customer interaction and resolution skills. • Familiarity with Black Hills construction standards and procedures. Working Conditions • Mental Description – Understand, remember, apply oral or written instructions or other information, and communicate routine factual information. Apply common sense in performing job functions, usually within a set of rules or guidelines. • Continuously moves about the office and the job sites and operates machines and equipment. Frequently accesses low and high areas with additional equipment, ascends/descends stairs, maintains coordination, and engages in repetitive motions (kneeling, reaching). Occasionally use a respirator. Employee operates job-related equipment and tools. Routinely performs this work for an average of 8-10 hours per day and occasional extended hours as necessary. Regular, reliable, and timely attendance is expected. • Specific lifting abilities required by this job include medium work. • Occasionally perform work indoors and routinely perform work outdoors in sometimes inclement weather with moderate to high noise levels. Workers may be subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in places of height, or close quarters (i.e., crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, or passageways). Benefits/Perks • The company offers a benefits package that includes an annual incentive program (based on a percentage of eligible earnings), 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, additional Veteran PTO, military leave differential pay, paid holidays and annual floating holidays, company paid short term and long term disability, paid maternity and paternity benefits, health and wellness program, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. Employer’s Statement Black Hills Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
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