Welder (Union, 1St Shift) - Atchison Ks

Bradken’s Specialty Products business is a leading global manufacturer of innovative, complex engineered castings and fabrications for commercial and military applications. Bradken operates a global network of manufacturing, sales and service facilities employing about 3,000 people worldwide. How we go about our work is just as important as the work we do.
We live by our values of Challenge, Customer and Communication – they drive us to constantly moveforward, to adapt and to thrive. From product development and manufacturing to sales and support services, we are committed to making sure we have the right people in the right roles.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Welder to join our Atchison, Kansas location. The Welder role is to support plant production within the Cleaning department.

SHIFT: 1st Shift
PAY: $24.97 - $27.13

Purpose Statement: A cleaning welder will perform various production functions using various welding processes, air carbon arcing, cutting torch functions and operating various grinders.

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must Pass practical welding tests

Key Selection Criteria:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to follow job safety analysis and work instructions
• Ability to use all required personal protective equipment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualities:

• 1-2 years welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various grinders electric and pneumatic preferred
• Operation and usage of cutting torch preferred
• Operation and usage of Carbon Arc (Arc Air) for removal of defects and dressing preferred
• Operation of bridge cranes preferred

Why join our team at Bradken?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.

Benefits:

• Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000once you commence work with us*.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
• We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.

*Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria.
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a background check and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
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