Job Title: Welding Technician II

Classification: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: M-F; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Work Location: HQ, Kansas City, MO

Job Summary:

The Welding Technician II performs advanced welding techniques and fabricates high-quality products by cutting, grinding, and welding using MIG and TIG applications.

The Welding Technician II aligns with Master’s core values of relentlessly pursuing excellence, operating with high integrity, communicating with a positive attitude, and is innovative and solution oriented.

Essential Functions:

Reads and interprets blueprints, build sheets, travelers, or other paperwork dictating product characteristics

Performs all welding procedures including machine settings, bottles, and necessary fittings
Sets up and performs MIG and TIG Welding operations
Uses a variety of hand tools including pneumatic tools such as die grinders and cutting wheels, electric grinders, pry bars, chisels, clamps, and others
Fabricates products through cutting, grinding, and welding methods
Utilizes measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, gauges, and “string checks” to ensure the product built is within quality tolerances

Inspects welds for cracks, burn through, and weld spatter
Grinds and cleans areas where required
Communicates effectively with team members, other departments, and customers
Maintains welding machines (tip, liner, changes, etc.) and welding vertical, horizontal, and overhead
Follows hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures
Comply with all health and safety programs
Maintains a neat and clean work area

Competencies:

Technical Skills
Innovation
Teamwork
Communication
Problem-Solving Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment:

Manufacturing Plant Environment: 100%

Personal Protective Equipment recommended and/or required on production floor:

Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses that meet ANSI Z 87.1-2020
Hearing Protection that meets ANSI S 12.6-2016
Steel-toed shoes with anti-slip soles that meet ASTM F2413-2018

Safety Sensitive:

This position is classified as safety‑sensitive and requires employees to perform duties where impaired performance could pose a significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. To ensure a safe and reliable work environment, candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing, random, or post‑incident testing in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal regulations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms
The employee regularly is required to walk
The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Ability to bend, stoop, and squat
Ability to work with arms above head
Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

Welding Certification, completion of a formal apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding experience
Experience in maintaining Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG) welding machines
Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools
Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and consistent
Understanding of safety standards and regulations in the automotive industry
Communication skills to work effectively with team members, other engineers, and customers
Basic computer skills

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications:

(AWS) American Welding Society Certification or equivalent certification
Welding experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry preferred
Bilingual: English/Spanish

Travel Requirements: Less than 5%

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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