PeopleShare is Now Hiring: Welder – $22.00+/hr
Location: Kansas City, MO 64132
Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $22.00+ per hour (Negotiable based on experience)
Position Summary
We’re seeking a skilled Welder to help produce custom-built, highly engineered mobile material handling machinery for the rail-related industry. This hands-on role involves fabrication, welding, hydraulic/pneumatic assembly, and electrical wiring in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Read and follow blueprints, BOMs, and assembly instructions to build parts and equipment.
Perform layout, cutting, fitting, and welding of components.
Connect hydraulic and pneumatic hosing/piping according to diagrams.
Assemble, rebuild, and prepare machinery for shipping.
Perform electrical wiring from schematics and diagrams.
Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities.
Welding & Wiring Duties
Determine proper welding sequence, electrode type, and settings.
Perform fit-up, layout, and high-quality welds with attention to distortion control.
Change and maintain gas cylinders, wire reels, and other welding equipment.
Connect and route electrical wiring, panels, junction boxes, and harnesses accurately and efficiently.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
3–5+ years of welding experience in a custom fabrication environment preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, 3D prints, and schematics.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
Proficient in using hand tools and measuring devices.
Computer literacy for reading and inputting data.
Effective communication and accountability for quality results.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs unassisted, 100 lbs with assistance).
Exposure to manufacturing environment with temperature variations and production-related fumes.
