Experienced Welder

Job Description

Job Description

The Welder position is responsible for the repair, modification, and fabrication of equipment, mining facilities, and other materials used in the operations of the company.

About us:

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior welding experience in an industrial or shop environment
• Ability to calculate angled and other various measurement data
• Must be able to supply your own set of basic hand tools set
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen and background check

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of properties and characteristics of metals used for cutting, welding and forming objects and of various welding fluxes and rods
• Advanced knowledge of welding symbols and blueprint reading skills
• Heavy machinery maintenance is a plus
• Proficiency utilizing welding tools such as a TIG-welder, MIG welder, plasma cutter, arc welder, chop saw, oxyacetylene torch etc.
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to use common hand tools
• Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Weld a variety of heavy mining equipment, stone plant and shop equipment, and various items associated with each
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals with attention to measurements
• Verify specifications of components and the equipment that it is being welded
• Alter dimensions to fit specifications
• Cutting and joining metal parts for fabricating or repair
• Design and create jigs that aid in fabrication of the parts
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and strengthens metal as needed
• Maintain a record of all work completed and submit to Supervisor
• Work within a high-production pace in order to maintain product supply for business needs
• Must be able to keep up with all production requirements
• Regular attendance consistent with Company Attendance Policy

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | Weekends as needed