Progressive Products (PPI) is looking for fabricators (with welding experience) for its mobile stage product line. PPI is friendly, people-focused, family-owned company, that was named Pittsburg Employer of the Year in 2018. Come join our team! Summary: The Fabricator will cut, weld, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. Good Mechanical aptitude required. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities • Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job. • Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment. • Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage. • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded. • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. • Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair. • Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints. • Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms. • Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments. • Tig welding experience a plus Education and Experience: • Completion of Trade School, Welding Certification Physical Requirements: • Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead. • Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work. • Must be able to see details at close range. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times, repeatedly. • Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Shift: • 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: • Pittsburg, KS 66762 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Pittsburg, KS 66762: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Who are we? Are you looking for a job that gives you the opportunity to grow and make a difference? You’ve come to the right place. At Serrmi Products we believe in the growth of our employees and look to advance our employees into new roles. Our family-focused company offers more than your standard health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and 401K, we offer special training to each of our employees to ensure they can fulfill their job in the safest and most efficient way possible! Summary: The Welder position is responsible for welding components in flat, vertical and overhead positions. Benefits: • Health, dental, vision, and 401-K • Short-term disability is available • AFLAC Policies are available • Paid holidays after 60 days of employment. • Paid vacation and sick time. • Employer paid long term disability for the employee Required Experiences: • Welding Certification is preferred • Must have previous experience working with mild steel and stainless steel • Must have solid working knowledge of current welding materials and procedures • Attention to detail and initiative to be self-motivated and directed. • Ability to manage time and work independently or with other team members • Able to read and interrupt multipage blueprints. • Weld separately or in combination of, using stainless steel, cast iron and other alloys. • At least 2 years of continual welding experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Stand, walk, bend, kneel and sit for extended periods of time • Climb ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects • Push, pull, lift, or move 50 pounds repeatedly • Working in adverse weather conditions Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Power Up Your Career! At Enclosure Systems, we are North America’s largest, most experienced manufacturer of custom-engineered and custom-built, modular e-houses. With four U.S.-based facilities, we offer exceptional design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service capabilities, making us one of the most trusted names in the industry. JOB SUMMARY Start your career with our team! We value strong work ethic and character. We work hard to ensure that each of our team members has access to a supportive working environment that enables individuals to reach their potential, be productive, and work to the best of their ability. As a Fabricator/Welder, you will be responsible for welding a variety of material thicknesses, various joint configurations, and positions. You will be dealing with common fabrication practices such as grinding, sheet metal bending, squaring of structures, fitting parts, and reading weld schematics. Reporting directly to the manager, this position is based in Pittsburg, KS. Shift - M-TH - 6:00 AM-4:30 PM WHAT WE OFFER • Career Growth: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career through hands-on experience and professional development. • Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and quality. • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance. WE ALSO PROVIDE • Floating holiday available on day 1 • Benefits • Retirement plan • No travel • Tuition reimbursement • Bonus opportunities WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • At least 1 year of welding experience or training. Must have or achieve welding certification. Ability to obtain forklift certification. Production welding or a certificate in welding is required. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF WELDING TEST AS PART OF INTERVIEW • Able to read tape measures and blueprints. Able to properly operate welding equipment. Must be trained in applicable SOPs and work instructions. Welding machine, cutting torch, brush, pad, buffer, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, rubber hammer, tape measure. They will also be responsible for running various machinery such as brake press, punch press, control press, shear, and cut-off saw. • Requires regular attendance during scheduled shifts and overtime and weekends as required. • Manufacturing/welding position; spends more than 2/3 of time standing/ kneeling/crouching/reaching. Generally, requires clear vision at close distances (for reading prints/instructions and marking reference points.) WHAT YOU’LL DO • Reference blueprint and confers with Lead person to determine job requirements. • Gather necessary materials and perform layout per specifications. • Set up the welding machine and adjust settings. • Operate welding gun to weld steel, aluminum, etc., pieces together. • Visually examine welds for adherence to quality standards; reweld defective joints and remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter using a brush, pad, buffer, and/or grinder. • Operate cutting torch and manual plasma cutter as needed. • Apply weld stencil and notify the Lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection. • Perform ongoing housekeeping duties to keep the work area clear of scrap and debris. The Electrical Products Group was recently purchased from Avail Infrastructure Solutions by nVent Electric plc (“nVent”) and consists of three business units, Enclosure Systems, Switchgear Systems and Bus Systems. As a part of nVent, the Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, designed to help ensure safe and reliable electrical operations primarily in the infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers. We are more than a workforce – we are a force at work. We take pride in our craft and come together to ensure our pieces are all part of a bigger impactful picture – creating and servicing the infrastructure that powers the world! We are an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. tiiqwUGDrf
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Pittsburg, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual wage of $45,190 or $20.25 per hour in 2021, and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
