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 Welder/Fitters here at MVS - Metals in Sioux City, IA. As a Welder/Fitter, 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. Starting pay: $21+/hr (Depending on your experience) Shift hours: 5:00am – 3:30pm (M-TH) 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.
See More Details >>Location Sioux City, IA Summary Job duties for this position include welding and fabricating a variety of products. Qualifications • Ability to read blueprints • TIG welding • MIG and Stick welding • May require overtime Benefits IDFI offers an industry-leading benefit package. Health Benefits • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Aflac Supplemental Insurance Other Benefits • Progressive Pay Program • Vacation, National Holidays, and Sick Time • 401k • Profit Sharing • On-the-Job Training • Career Progression Apply Online You may apply for this position, or any of our other positions using our easy online application. Visit Us You may also visit us to fill out an application. 2501 Murray St Sioux City, IA 51111
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. 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. • Must work well with others. • Regular and on-time attendance. • Worked in your shift as scheduled. • 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 workplace. Position Requirements: • Manually positions pole assembly in pole rollers into proper position for welding. • Reads and interprets drawings (including weld symbols) and specifications to ascertain proper location of attachments, as well as weld size and configuration. • Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses tables to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. • Adjust welding machines to achieve desired results within parameters of established welding procedures. Frequently pushes, pulls and lifts up to 50 pounds. • Uses oxy-fuel torch to pre-heat parts to be welded in accordance with published welding codes and specifications. • Uses MCAW welding process to weld small components or assemblies. • Wears protective equipment, including safety glasses, insulated welding gloves, leather sleeves and/or cape, and welding hood. • Works in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line as necessary to weld components described above. • Uses chipping hammer, wire brush, motorized grinders, and motorized wire brush at various times to clean welded areas. • Uses pneumatic drills and magnetic drills to drill carious size holes on pole assembly as required by drawings and specifications. • Visually inspects his/her work to identify material discrepancies and to ensure that welds have been completed satisfactorily in compliance with applicable drawings and specifications. • Uses a weld gauge to measure weld size, standard and metric. • Reads and interprets work orders and daily production schedules. • When called upon, assist fitter in assembling pole assembly. Uses measuring tape, level, square, and angle finder to measure distances and angles. • Uses oxy-fuel cutting torch and plasma-arc torch for cutting steel. • Operates assembly line conveyor system to move tubular shafts into position for cutting on band saw and for fitting. Operates band saw for cutting tubular shafts according to specifications. • Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management. • High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred • Basic Math skills required. • Must be able to read and write. • Ability to read blueprints required. • GMAW or Metal Core Welding experience preferred. Physical Requirements: • 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.
