Welder

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Welder

Type of Role: Regular Full-Time

Shift / Hours: Shifts: 5:30 AM - 2 PM (8-hour shifts) and 5:30 AM - 4 PM (10-hour shifts). Must be open to working up to ten-hour days and may include overtime on Saturdays. Most employees work about 50 hours per week.

Location: Ottawa, KS

Hourly Range: $21

About the Job

Join a leading company in the construction and fabrication industry as a Welder, where you’ll work on some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. You will be responsible for welding a variety of materials, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety while using techniques like FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and SAW.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Weld materials in all positions (ground level, above ground, below ground) using FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and SAW techniques.
• Follow industry-standard procedures (AWS, AISC) to ensure welds meet or exceed quality requirements.
• Grind, chip, and prepare materials for welding or finishing.
• Weld structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, and tanks, often under strict heat application and tolerance standards.
• Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
• Ensure welds meet certification standards, including AWS D1.1.
• Operate cranes to transport materials as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in welding techniques (FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, SAW).
• Strong experience welding a variety of metals such as steel and aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• At least 12 months of stable work experience in welding, with a focus on structural welding.
• Must pass required weld test in accordance with AWS D1.1.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Perks and Benefits:

While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, optional medical benefits, paid sick leave, and state-specific retirement saving options in accordance with state or local law.

About the Company:

Our client is a leader in the fabrication and construction industry, specializing in large-scale structural projects for bridges, commercial buildings, and industrial applications. They are committed to delivering top-quality, innovative solutions for complex and high-profile projects across the country.

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Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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Be part of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world—where innovation meets impact Our work touches every semiconductor chip found in smartphones, smart cars, and cutting-edge AI devices. As the semiconductor industry undergoes transformative changes, we are at the forefront, adapting and evolving to meet new challenges.\r
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We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace, where every team member is driven by a shared commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence. If you have a relentless drive to succeed and a passion for pushing boundaries, we want you on our team Bring your unique talents and join us in shaping the future of technology today

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