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Maintenance Welder

Vance Brothers

Kansas City, MO

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SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blueprints, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Schedule, Customer Support/Service, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Grinding, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Testing, Time Management, Welding, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
Today
Description

We are Pavement Preservation Group (PPG), a dynamic and growing pavement preservation company. Our brand, Vance Brothers, has been a trusted name in the industry for over 100 years, providing high-quality asphalt products and expert construction services to customers across the Midwest. As a leading division of PPG, we specialize in manufacturing, testing, and applying Asphalt Emulsions, Sealers, Joint/Crack Seals, Fog Seals, Micro/Slurry Seals, Chip Seals, and more. Join Vance Brothers (PPG) and help us pave the way for another 100 years of success and innovation.

We are looking to fill our full time year-round first shift Welder position. This is a fast-paced environment, and this person must be able to show excellent communication skills while being able to multitask.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities and Skills of a Welder
  • Proven experience as welder
  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
  • Ability to weld in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
  • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
  • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
  • Welds or performs work at a pace to maintain construction schedule and meet efficiency rates.
  • Performs other functions as necessary. Must be able to meet deadlines and maintain a balance between multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Welder:
  • Work as an individual or within a team.
  • Complete job assignments in timely manner.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Assist other team members and departments in the performance of their duties.
  • Communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors on issues related to quality and safety.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 3 + years of stick welding experience
  • Working knowledge of welding
  • Professional Certification (e.g., an AWS welding certificate) is a plus
  • The ability to obtain and keep a Class E license is mandatory. Class E license must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
  • Travel 50% to 70% of the time
  • Requirements include the ability to read and write fluently, perform moderately difficult mathematical calculations, and the ability to diagnose and solve problems.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Physical Requirements of a Welder:
  • The job is performed under temperature variations and sometimes uncomfortable conditions.
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms of heights above 42", significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout a workday.
  • Manual dexterity - The ability to operate common mechanical tools and equipment up to 12 hours per day when needed for critical repairs.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.


****DISCLAIMER****

This job description does not contain a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed at any time with or without notice.

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