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: From $20.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance 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/ResponsibilitiesTo 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 QualificationsExternal Evaluation by Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) on GMA, SMAW, and GTAW processesDemonstrated 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 QualificationsAssociate's degree or higher in Welding or a related field.Community College or College/University teaching experience.Physical Requirements: With or without assistancePhysical ability to work on Electrical equipment.Ability to lift and carry 20-50 lbsAbility 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 ResponsibilitiesNoneBuilding AssignmentLewis Technology Center
See More Details >>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.
