Welder / Fabricator

Job Details

Job Location

Platte - Platte City, MO

Salary Range

$25.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Description

Position Title : Welder / Fabricator

Reporting to : Production Planner

Department : Production

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.

Our Mission Statement isforging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Welder / Fabricator to help support that mission.

JOB SUMMARY

This manufacturing position is focused on our Generator Manufacturing Division. TheWelder / Fabricatorsafely cuts, fits, tacks and welds in the production of electric generators at the direction of the Production Planner.Due to invisible electromagnetic fields associated with equipment used, any carrier of a pacemaker must avoid this particular work area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper and other metals

Welds small components like copper plumbing for residential use and large ones like pipelines for power plants or beams for buildings and bridges

Consults blueprints and sketches to execute jobs and tasks to specification

Assesses equipment, structures, materials and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods

Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature

Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications to meet building codes and legal requirements

Develops working knowledge of dozens of methods used for welding a variety of materials and components

Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervises robots that do the same

Trims metal components using heat, fire and electricity

Dismantles and disposes of large metal objects and structures

Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation

Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks and safety shoes

Great Benefits

Highly Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Certification Training

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or

Have 5 years of previous experience, or

Have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade

Knowledge in the construction or manufacturing industries

Skilled in metal straightening and fabrication

Proficient in the following welding methods : MIG, TIG, Heli-Arc, Oxy Acetylene, and Soldering

Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and / or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance

Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership

Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both orally and in writing

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provides an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.