LSI is hiring for Welders (MIG)! Job Description: As a MIG Welder, you will play a key role in the fabrication and assembly of high-quality products that meet our rigorous standards for safety, durability, and performance. Using your expertise in MIG welding, you will interpret blueprints, follow precise specifications, and ensure that every weld meets quality and safety requirements. With a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–5 years of MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, you bring the skills and precision needed to thrive in this fast-paced role. Your ability to read and understand mechanical drawings will ensure accuracy in every project you take on. Daily responsibilities will include setting up and operating welding equipment, inspecting welds for quality and consistency, and collaborating closely with team members to meet production goals. Proficiency in operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment is a plus, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace is essential. Strong attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a proactive approach to problem-solving will contribute to your success in this position. • Schedule: Monday-Friday • Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm • Wage: $19.00-$24.00 (depending on experience) • Benefits: Vision, Dental, Health, Life, & 401k Looking for: Those with both MIG Welding & Forklift Experience
See More Details >>What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression. We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Who are we? #WeAreWM I. Job Summary Under general supervision, applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Performs minor repairs and applies basic welding processes. • Repairs compactors, containers and carts. • Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors. • Qualified in the welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials. • Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers. • Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. • Assists senior welders in the completion of project work. • Performs service calls for compactor repair. • Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts. • Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs). • Works from prints, drawings and verbal instructions. • Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances. • Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices and equipment. • Performs other maintenance related work as required. • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards. • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications • 2 years of previous experience B. Preferred Qualifications IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. 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See More Details >>SUMMARY • Set up and operate welding machines that weld together and mass-produce component parts of fabricated metal products as specified by blueprints (read and understand weld symbols), layouts, welding procedures or oral instructions. • Join two pieces of metal to create a quality customer product using methods such as MIG welding. Robot and spot weld included. • Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment. • Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc. Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun. • Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified. • Starts power supply to produce electric current. Strikes (forms) arc, which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of workpiece. • Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle. • Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture. • Measure's part dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation • May tack assemblies together. • May operate other machine shop equipment to prepare components for welding. • Works safely at all times and follows safety procedures. • Operates any equipment needed to perform job. • Performs related duties as assigned by supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and demonstrate the ability to speak and read English. • Must consistently meet weld quality standards and demonstrate knowledge of MIG, stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum welding, and automated welding where applicable. Employees must supply their own hand tools. • The requirements listed 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. EDUATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • High School diploma or general education degree (GED). • Six months to one year of related experience and/or vocational training, or experience in a metal fabrication shop. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Ability to lift 50lbs with or without accommodations. • Ability to stand on feet for 10- or 12-hour shifts.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Kansas City, KS typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Kansas City, welders can earn an average wage of $1,400 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Training programs, apprenticeships, and certifications offered by institutions like the AWS Foundation and local trade schools provide pathways to this lucrative and in-demand career.
