Job Description: We are currently seeking a Welder/Fabricator for our railroad car repair department. Previous railroad experience is preferred but we will train the right individual !! A qualified candidate would preferably have a background in welding and metal fabrication / assembly. Our employees work with standard metal working equipment such as welders, grinders, torches, and various hand tools normally inside a shop setting. This position involves occasional travel and possible rotations onto a night shift. Night shift rotation is mandatory for all employees but shall not exceed 30 days 330 pm - 230 am 4 nights per week. Night shift pays an additional $.92 per hour and has 3-day weekends every weekend. Job Perks: • Pay up to $31.50 per hour • Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week • Generous company paid 401(k) retirement profit sharing • Annual cash bonuses • Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability Job Duties: Fabricators will be given individual projects on a daily basis and are expected to work individually or with a partner depending on the given project. Expected to perform tasks with little to no direct supervision. Applicants MUST be available to take turns based on seniority and work up to a 30-day rotation on night shift 3:30pm-2:30am (4-10 hr nights) Monday - Thursday. If assigned to a night shift, this adds $.92 of shift differential pay. Job Qualifications: • Must be able to pass an in-house weld test and subsequently pass a company paid AWS certification within 30 days. • Most work is inside, but occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather. • Must have previous experience using metal working equipment. • This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.
See More Details >>Overview: Job Status/Type: Full Time Hourly Position Level: Mid Level (5 years experience minimum) Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Benefits: • Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best • 401K match • FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks! Perks: • Complimentary tickets for friends and family • Discounts on food and park merchandise • Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings Responsibilities: Responsibilities • Weld items as specified by layout, blue prints, weld procedures, diagrams, work orders, and oral directions. • Operate machine shop equipment when required or needed. • Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Clean and degrease weld joints or work pieces using brush, grinder, or chemicals. • Prepare broken parts by grooving or scarfing surfaces. • Capable of positioning work piece using clamps or jigs. • Able to follow all company policies, rules, and regulations. • Perform Ride Mechanic duties when welding is not available. Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.). Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Related degree or vocational training preferred. License or Certification: Able to pass company required performance tests including 6G weld test in 2' and 8' steel pipe within 60 days of employment. Experience: Typically requires 5 years welding experience Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.
See More Details >>Welder/Fabricator Job Description Department: MFG Location: Kansas City, MO SUMMARY: Successful applicant will conduct metal (primarily steel) fabrication and welding on a daily basis. Successful applicant will be responsible for various types of structural welding, including preparation, welding, and finishing operations. Applicant must be able to read, interpret, and understand detail design prints. Successful applicant must be good physical condition and able work in a steel fabrication shop environment on a daily basis. Successful applicant must be a team player, able to easily interact with others, have a solid work ethic. Successful applicant may be required to work at remote job sites on occasion in rock or asphalt quarries or other industrial job sites and therefore must be able to successfully interact with end customers, follow safety procedures and policies, and be willing possible long hours during the day to complete jobs in timely manner so as to get our end customers back operational. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. • Works directly with plant manager, shop supervisor, customer, drafter, and peers to produce finished products • Proficient in modern welding techniques and equipment • Good working knowledge of wire and filler material applications for various steel alloys and aluminum. • Problem analysis and resolution • Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools. • Responds effectively to questions and inquiries concerning assembly and welding • Utilizes knowledge of various machines, welding practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete assembly and welding • Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications • Must be familiar with product assembly and application • Must have working knowledge welding shop operations • Position requires that successful applicant be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently but also performs well within teams or work groups • Must have strong oral communication skills • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations • Successful applicant will be safety conscious and have good housekeeping practices • Able to work with minimum supervision and capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Even though the shop has overhead heaters, the shop environment is often cold or hot depending upon the outside environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. For the plant to be successful, it is essential that employees come to work as scheduled and have good attendance. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to squat, bend, twist, and work in a prone position, occasional lifting or moving heavy material in difficult work positions. the employee is regularly required to move about the facility. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Kansas City, MO, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190 or $20.25 per hour in 2021. In Kansas City, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,040 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and growth opportunities.
