Position Title: Welder FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Department: Shop Reports to: Manager, Weld Shop
Salary Level: Commensurate upon experience Location: Kansas

Position Summary:
We are seeking an entry level welder to join our team. This position requires a strong dedication to safety, teamwork, and professionalism. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal structures and equipment. This role requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to work in a team environment to complete projects efficiently and on schedule. The welder works collaboratively with the team to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform welding and fabrication tasks based on drawings, verbal instructions and project requirements.
  • Use MIG, TIG, Stick, and other welding techniques as needed.
  • Cut, shape, and join metal materials using torches, saws, and other tools.
  • Inspect and ensure welds meet company and industry quality standards.
  • Operate shop equipment, such as grinders, drill presses, and plasma cutters.
  • Maintain welding tools and equipment, ensuring they are in safe working condition.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines, regulations, and company policies.
  • Daily inspection of equipment and reporting of any malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors.
  • Assist with general labor tasks as needed, including site cleanup and material handling.
  • Follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive work.
  • Keep the shop area clean and organized.
  • Position assists with repairs, breakdowns, etc.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
  • Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in OSHA guidelines and MSHA policies and procedures manual.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 year experience or achievement of technical certification.
  • Knowledge of welding and general mechanics required.
  • Must be flexible to work days, nights or occasional weekends.
  • Ability to communicate using two-way radios.

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 sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move from 1 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:
While executing the duties of this job, individuals are consistently exposed to hot/cold temperatures, noise, and welding fumes. Work is regularly performed outside in all weather conditions. Individuals frequently work near moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Why work for us:
Pearson is an ever-growing company founded on solid family values. We maintain an excellent relationship with local communities and strive to provide the best possible materials and services in our industry. To do that, we employ passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated, dependable, and ready to make a difference.

We Offer:

  • Full Benefit Package available first of the month following 60 days of Employment
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off/PTO Plan
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Applicants Are Encouraged to Apply On-line or at the Main Office:
https://pearsonconstructionllc.com/careers/employment-application/

To Apply in Person:
Pearson Companies | 2901 N. Mead St., Wichita, KS 67219 | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, no-job related disability, or any other protected group status. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply.