Welding Technician All Levels

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Great culture, pay, benefits, and investment in your training and development.

With Master's Transportation, you can be part of a fast-growing, innovative company. Our new company headquarters located on 40 acres in Kansas City, MO, features a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. The Master's leadership team values our people and supports their growth and positive employee experience. For people looking to contribute, build on their skills, and work together for shared success, it's an exciting time to join the company!

Benefits: 

• Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.
• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts for travel, entertainment and more.
• Investment in Employee Development

Job Title: Welding Technician - All Levels

Classification: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Type:  Full Time

Work Schedule: M-F; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Work Location: HQ, Kansas City, MO

Welding Technician II - $27.00-$31.00 - Advanced Level

Job Summary:

The Welding Technician II performs advanced welding techniques and fabricates high-quality products by cutting, grinding, and welding using MIG and TIG applications. 

The Welding Technician II aligns with Master’s core values of relentlessly pursuing excellence, operating with high integrity, communicating with a positive attitude, and is innovative and solution oriented.

Essential Functions:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, build sheets, travelers, or other paperwork dictating product characteristics

• Performs all welding procedures including machine settings, bottles, and necessary fittings
• Sets up and performs MIG and TIG Welding operations

• Uses a variety of hand tools including pneumatic tools such as die grinders and cutting wheels, electric grinders, pry bars, chisels, clamps, and others

• Fabricates products through cutting, grinding, and welding methods

• Utilizes measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, gauges, and “string checks” to ensure the product built is within quality tolerances

• Inspects welds for cracks, burn through, and weld spatter
• Grinds and cleans areas where required
• Communicates effectively with team members, other departments, and customers
• Maintains welding machines (tip, liner, changes, etc.) and welding vertical, horizontal, and overhead
• Follows hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures
• Comply with all health and safety programs
• Maintains a neat and clean work area

Competencies:

• Technical Skills
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Problem-Solving Skills 

Welding Technician III - $30.00-$35.00 - Master Level

Job Summary: 

 The Welding Technician III operates at a master level and is responsible for executing expert-level welding and fabrication tasks and ensuring projects meet the highest quality and safety standards. This technician applies advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, and other specialized methods), engages in process improvements, supports training initiatives, and plays a key role in complex or custom builds.

The Welding Technician III embodies Master’s core values by relentlessly pursuing excellence, operating with high integrity, communicating with a positive attitude, and driving innovation through proactive problem-solving and collaboration.

Essential Functions: 

• Perform complex and precise welding using MIG, TIG, and other advanced techniques on a variety of materials and positions (horizontal, vertical, overhead).

• Read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to plan and execute fabrication of custom components or assemblies.

• Lead fabrication and welding efforts for high complexity builds or prototype projects.

• Verify conformance of work through inspection, measurements, and non-destructive testing as required.

• Mentor and train Welding Technician I and II level staff in best practices, safety protocols, and welding techniques.

• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest/implement improvements in workflow, tooling, or technique.

• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; troubleshoot machine or equipment malfunctions and coordinate with maintenance as needed.

• Ensure documentation and compliance with all safety procedures, welding certifications, and quality assurance protocols.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and production planning teams to resolve fabrication issues or improve designs for manufacturability.

• Demonstrate leadership in adhering to and promoting all safety and environmental procedures, including hazardous waste disposal.

• Serve as a subject matter expert during audits, training sessions, and project kickoffs.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and support 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

Competencies:

· Advanced Technical Welding Skills

· Leadership and Mentoring

· Process Improvement and Innovation

· Advanced Blueprint and Specification Reading

· Strong Communication and Team Collaboration

· Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment: 

Manufacturing Plant Environment: 100% 

Personal Protective Equipment recommended and/or required on production floor:

• Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses that meet ANSI Z 87.1-2020
• Hearing Protection that meets ANSI S 12.6-2016
• Steel-toed shoes with anti-slip soles that meet ASTM F2413-2018

Safety Sensitive:

This position is classified as safety‑sensitive and requires employees to perform duties where impaired performance could pose a significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. To ensure a safe and reliable work environment, candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing, random, or post‑incident testing in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal regulations.

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 stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee regularly is required to walk
• The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Welding Certification, completion of a formal apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding experience
• Experience in maintaining Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG) welding machines
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 
• Detail-oriented and consistent
• Understanding of safety standards and regulations in the automotive industry
• Communication skills to work effectively with team members, other engineers, and customers
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications:

• (AWS) American Welding Society Certification or equivalent certification 
• Welding experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry preferred
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Travel Requirements: Less than 5%

Other Duties 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.