Job description
Would you like to join a team dedicated to innovation, safety, knowledge and commitment? Are you looking for a positive work environment with room to grow? Then Kemper Equipment might be the perfect place for you. If you have a can-do attitude and enjoy taking ownership of your work, consider a career with Kemper Equipment.
Kemper Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability or other protected statuses.
Joins, fabricates, and repairs equipment, structures, and various types of metal objects (typically carbon, AR, or stainless steel) using an array of welding techniques such as flux core and hard wire welding.
Analyzes blueprints, plans, and drawings to determine measurements, plan layout, and sequence of welding assignments.
Good understanding of DWG reading and layouts to achieve a quality product
Participate in quality assurance discussions to assure items are built according to DWG details.
Determines the best equipment and welding method based on the specific job requirements.
Operates drill presses, grinders, power saws, and other hand tools.
Inspects and tests welded structures and surfaces to ensure acceptable/quality weld and to discover flaws.
Uses and maintains equipment responsibly as to not compromise safety.
Comfortable with team work on large weldments
Personal hand tools are a requirement
Ensure safety of self and others
Basic and pneumatic hand tools, sanders, grinders, saws, drills, drill presses, welding equipment, shapers, cutters, measuring tools, forklift, overhead crane, various material handling and fabrication equipment
Less than High School Education, or Highschool Education, or equivalent
Vocational or Welding School training, or proven on the job training experience
Minimum of 3 years welding experience required
Working knowledge of fabrication equipment
Mechanical or Maintenance aptitude helpful
Must be able to read and interpret documents, such as blueprints, drawings, plans, policies, diagrams, tables, DWG related prints, etc.
Must have mathematical and numeric knowledge/skills related to measuring, estimating weights, heights, calculating numbers, solving spatial problems
Must have knowledge of materials and a strong understanding of metals and equipment
Must be organized and have good communication
Position Type: Full-Time (FLSA non-exempt status)
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Work Breaks: (may vary based on work schedule)
Overtime is expected and may be voluntary or mandatory - depending on workload
Work Schedule: Changes in work schedules may be required based on company needs (i.e.: additional hours, or a reduction in hours based on available work and/or seasonal requirements).
6:00 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday)
Saturdays – as required
½ hour unpaid lunch
Two 15-minute paid work breaks may apply - depending on work schedule
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Depending on workload, fabricator will be expected to perform welding functions:
Required Education/Experience/Training:
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