Hey there, skilled Welders! Are you ready to dive into the world of welding and fabrication with a dynamic team? Look no further! We're seeking passionate individuals to join us as a Welder here at MVS - Metals in Sioux City, IA. As a Welder, you'll be at the heart of our fabrication process—welding and assembling products to meet customer specifications and industry standards. From reading blueprints to aligning components, your attention to detail and precision will shine through in every weld. We’re especially excited to meet candidates with robotic welding experience—but don’t worry if you're new to it. We’re willing to train the right person who’s eager to learn and grow with us! But it’s not just about the welding – it’s about being part of a supportive team that values safety, quality, and collaboration above all else. We’ll provide you with the tools and training you need to excel in your role and contribute to our success. If you're a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for craftsmanship, we want to hear from you! Join us in promoting a positive work environment, achieving quality standards, and delivering on-time to our valued customers. Your welding journey starts here – are you ready to make your mark with us? Apply now and let's weld greatness together! Preferred Education and Experience: • Prior experience as a welder preferred. • Robotic welding experience is a plus—but we’re willing to train! • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing. • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and other technical drawings. We Proudly Support and Welcome Veterans! We value the experience, skills, and dedication that Veterans bring to our team. As a Veteran-friendly company, we are committed to providing opportunities and a supportive environment for those who have served. AAP/EEO Statement Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 5AM - 3:30PM, M-TH
See More Details >>Company: Besser Company Department: Manufacturing Location: Sioux City, Iowa Posted: 10/21/2025 Job Description The Welder is responsible for all aspects of welding small and large weldments. Job Functions Performs set-up and operational sequence on a diversified line of standard weldments and structures per drawing or work order. Locate and pull materials using forklift when necessary. Use various cutting tools such as torch, saws, and drills. Maintain all equipment used to weld, including but not limited to welder, grinder, torch, and drill. Reads work order for specifications, such as materials to be used, location of cutting lines, and dimensions and tolerances. Examines completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, and sorts defective pieces according to defect. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Two years shop experience. Skills: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance. Knowledge of blueprints, drawings and models. Knowledge of mathematics. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects. The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials or in manipulating things such as hand tools and hoist. Requirements: Operator must work in a safe manner and must have a safe work record. Safety must be the first and foremost concern as these machines are capable of great bodily harm. Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) Work Environment A typical manufacturing/production environment in a controlled atmospheric building.
See More Details >>Description At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time. Our teams live out the organization's core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That's how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence-by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive. With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees. Scope of Responsibility: This position performs production within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. Must complete Welder Training Program. Essential Duties: • Ability to plan, organize, pay attention to details and multi-task in a fast paced work environment • Works Independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities outlined and delegated. Displays a strong sense of ownership for work. • Flexible and Adaptable: Copes with ambiguity, change, and uncertainty effectively. Not hesitant to resolve lack of clarity, structure, or definition of outcomes then moves ahead. • Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work • Knowledge of general safety guidelines and Sabre's quality expectations and application in the work place • Uses the Flux Cored Arc Welding process to tack weld various small components to round or formed shafts to make a pole assembly for the welder to weld. The pole assembly generally consists of a round tube or formed shaft, baseplate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, tenon top, vangs, step lugs, ladder clips, and/or other small parts. • Works in Large Pole department on individual fitter station to assemble pole assembly. Assist material handler in loading round tube or formed shaft on individual fitter station. • Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather Storeroom Personnel staged parts needed for assembly from parts staging area. Frequently pushes, pulls, and lifts up to 50 pounds. • Reads and interprets drawing to assure proper location of various small part attachments. Layout various locations on round tube or formed shaft based upon interpretation of drawings and specifications. • Uses measuring tape, level, square, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. • Uses plasma torch and oxy-fuel torch to cut steel. Uses jigs made at Sabre/Texas for laying out vang slots and for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex, couplings, and other small parts. Wear protective goggles or welding hood to protect eyes from harmful rays. • Moves around round tube or formed shaft as necessary to get into proper position to accurately measure and assemble components described above including standing on elevated platform when necessitated by the size of the shafts. • Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble pole assembly according to prescribed specifications, codes and drawing. Wears protective face shield and safety glasses to protect eyes and face. • Adjusts welding machine to achieve desired results within parameters of established welding procedures. Changes tips, ceramic cups, and electrodes in plasma torch as needed to achieve desired cutting results. • Finish weld various products of the unit to keep the product moving through the large pole department in a timely manner. Reads and interprets weld symbols. • Uses oxy-fuel torch to preheat parts prior to welding. Read codes and specifications to determine proper temperature and uses instruments provided to measure temperature. • Uses chipping hammer, wire brush, motorized grinder, and motorized wire brush at various times to clean welded areas. • Uses pneumatic drills and magnetic drills to drill and ream various sizes holes in poles as required by the drawing. • Wears protective equipment, including safety glasses, insulated welding gloves, welding cap, leather sleeves, and/or cape, and welding hood for protection against hot metal, arc rays, grinding debris, and other potentially. • Performs visual inspecting and identifies material discrepancies to assure welds have been completed satisfactorily in compliance with applicable drawings and specifications. Uses a weld gauge to measure weld size. • When called for by the drawings and specifications, must produce full-penetration welds as defined by American Welding Society code. Uses air-arc gouger to remove weld defects, and rewelds to meet specifications. • Uses overhead crane to load finished poles into bolsters for transportation out of the pole assembly area. • Welds other products in other areas, using either Flux-Cored Arc Welding or Gas Metal Arc Welding process. • Assist and instructs other welders and fitters when needed to overcome deficiencies in quality and/or productivity. • Additional duties as assigned Position Requirements: • High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred • Must have knowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication and decimals. • Proficiency in reading complex prints and specifications. • Must know how to properly use a weld gauge. • Read and write. • Regular and on-time attendance. • Work in your shift as scheduled. • Must work well with others Physical Requirement • Must be able to stand 100% of scheduled shift. Lifting, pushing, prying, and dragging heavy materials. • Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over and occasional climbing of stairs/ladders heights up to 6 or 7 feet. • Abnormal level of noise due to grinding, chipping, hammering requires hearing protection (ear plugs) be worn at all times. • Must possess adequate dexterity and stamina to sustain expected production effectively. • Must be able to work in fast-paced work environment • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials. • Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual. • Must be able to work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperatures. At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for: • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage • 401(k) with Company Match • Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement • Life and Disability Coverage • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays • Health and Wellness Resources • Employee Discounts Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing hands-on skills and preparing individuals for industry certification exams. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welders by 2029. In Sioux City, IA, the average weekly wage for welders is $1,343, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,867 per week. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to enter the field, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
