Welder - 1St Shift

The Bradbury Co., Inc. is recognized around the world as the leader of quality roll forming solutions. We are a family-owned company located in Moundridge, KS. Our headquarters in Moundridge employs around 300 employees. Join our team!

SUMMARY

Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components to assemble structural frames such as machinery bases by performing the following duties. Provide a quality product for our customers.

HOURS

7:00 am - 3:30 pm M-F

LOCATION

Moundridge, KS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly fit up, and welding in the most efficient manner.
• Plan work, layout, tack, and weld components per print and welding specifications
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and weld components using Gas Metal Arc Welding, Submerged arc, and Robotic Gas Metal Arc Welding.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Work with team members and supervision to solve problems with fit-up and handling of parts.
• Required to operate grinders, weld positioner, forklifts, overhead hoists, shear, press brake, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Required to weld with a variety of gases, welding machines, and wire sizes from .035 thru 1/16" diameter welding wire.
• Required to cross-train and move to other work centers as assigned.
• Required to check completed work to ensure it is built per print.
• Assist boring mill operator in set ups and rigging.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Able to use and understand all weld measuring instruments, such as tape measure, protractor, weld gauges.
• Basic math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, bills of material, setup sheets, etc.
• Able to operate welders and other machinery with little or no supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Prefer successful completion of related coursework at a trade or technical school
• Multi-pass heavy welding of plate steel up to 12" thick is preferred, but not required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

• Requires a strong, related work history
• Must supply own hand tools
• Ability to change assignments frequently
• Prefer previous welding and fabricating experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Can work well independently and with others
• Observe safety and security procedures by using equipment and materials properly
• Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with annual performance evaluations
• Health Insurance
  • Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
  • No Waiting Period
  • Coverage starts on the first of the next month following day 1 of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Roth & 401(k) + Company Match
• PTO
  • All new hires start with 80 hours of PTO on Day 1
• Paid Holidays
• Safety Shoe Allowance of $150/yr
• Tuition Reimbursement