JOB SUMMARY: Performs routine, repetitive-type mig, automatic, and/or robot weld operations as assigned, utilizing blueprints, drawings, specifications, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and computer programs (robot welder) as required. Consistently produces welds to meet ANSI/AWS D1.1 standards currently specified. Makes routine first-part and in-process quality checks, utilizing precision measuring instruments to ensure that parts and/or products being produced are accurate to applicable specifications. Maintains continuous check on weld machine (automatics and robot) operations. Performs routine preventive maintenance on weld machines. Maintains a clean and organized work area. At all times, works in a safe manner. Responsible for quality and efficient output to meet customer service and profit objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(including but not limited to): 1) Working at the direction of the Production Supervisor, weld parts to blue print specifications on a variety of conventional weld equipment to meet certification requirements. 2) Record, in a timely manner, accurate production/material usage information to ensure the integrity and record accuracy of labor tracking, production control, and physical inventory. 3) Conduct first-part and other quality checks required. 4) Using precision measuring instruments, ensure that parts/products meet all design specifications. 5) Perform routine preventive maintenance on weld machines and other equipment. 6) Work in other departments and job classifications as assigned. 7) Train others as assigned. 8) Keep machines and immediate area clean, neat and organized. 9) Facilitate the work of Great Bend industries by accomplishing assigned responsibilities in a timely, effective and efficient manner. 10) Work well with others to accomplish company objectives. 11) Work in a safe manner, supporting, by example, the Company’s safety policies. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Supervisor, Plant Superintendent and other designated company officials. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 1) Coordinate with Production Supervisor, Dispatcher, Production Supervisors of other departments, Material Handlers, QA Inspectors, and others to complete the production schedule with quality product and ensure on-time shipments to customers. 2) Collaborate with all personnel to identify opportunities for improvement and take action to implement them. 3) Cooperate with Safety Committee members in the identification and correction of unsafe conditions and in other safety-related matters. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: To perform the duties and responsibilities of this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Above average mechanical ability. Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical material, including shop routers and blueprints. Ability to count accurately and at a reasonable speed. Ability to manually record numbers and other information clearly and legibly. Ability to write in an understandable manner. Ability to follow instructions. Skilled in basic shop mathematics and use of precision measuring instruments. Must work well with other employees at all levels of the organization. Mental Effort Work requires concentration and attention to accurately and efficiently process data including numbers, written materials, written and oral instructions, blueprints, routers, and diagrams. Requires deductive and sequential reasoning skills. Must be emotionally stable and able to deal effectively with adversity and change. Complexity Work is associated with numerous variables, requiring flexibility and problem-solving. Effects of Errors Errors, inattention to details, and incomplete work could result in scrap, inefficiencies, lost production time, inaccurate or incomplete records, delays in shipments to customers, and failures of cylinders in the field. Working Conditions Work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a factory and/or warehouse environment with wide variations in temperature, and industrial chemicals. Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform essential functions of this job, the employee must: 1) Stand for extended periods of time on concrete. 2) Work in heat generated by weld operations as compounded by seasonal summer temperatures. 3) Climb stairs occasionally. 4) Safely work and walk in and around machinery with moving parts. 5) Stoop, squat, bend and twist frequently. 6) Lift up to 50 pounds (overhead hoists available and to be used by employee). 7) Move arms, hands, wrists, fingers, and elbows for long uninterrupted periods of time, including pushing and pulling motions. 8) Apply maximum pressure with hands, wrists, fingers and elbows frequently. 9) Turn head and neck. 10) Move legs, feet, knees and ankles for long uninterrupted periods of time. 11) Operate overhead lift equipment frequently. 12) Operate automotive and industrial lift truck equipment occasionally if licensed as required. EQUIPMENT: Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment as approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations. Equipment includes welding machines, manufacturing equipment, precision measuring instruments, overhead lift equipment, walk-behind lift equipment, push carts, industrial lift truck (if licensed), telephone, calculator, hand tools, and other equipment as needed. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $25.38 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement Shift: • 8 hour shift • Day shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Join to apply for the Adjunct Faculty (Welding) role at Barton Community College. Seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our Welding program on the Great Bend campus. Currently seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach blueprint reading and safety classes. Flexible scheduling is available, including day, afternoon, and evening shifts. Qualifications include an associate degree or higher in welding and/or professional certification, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Professional employment and OSHA certification are preferred but not required. Review of applications begins immediately. To apply, visit: https://jobs.bartonccc.edu. For persons with hearing or speech impairments, please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. The position is open until filled. EEO/AA. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills quickly. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the depth of specialization. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with an estimated 80,000 new positions required annually through 2029. Welders in Great Bend, KS, earn an average of $1,880 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $55,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and welding associations help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
