Welder​/Weld Production Trainee

Location: Kearney, NE
Pay: $19–$20/hour
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime: Fridays and Saturdays as needed
Position Type: Temp-to-Perm

Have production welding experience and looking for an opportunity with a four-day regular workweek and long-term potential? We’re hiring Welder/Weld Production Trainees in Kearney.

This is a temp-to-permanent opportunity paying $19–$20/hr with an excellent benefits package available once hired on. If you have at least one year of production welding experience and know how to set and adjust a weld machine, we want to hear from you!

As a Welder/Weld Production Trainee, you’ll perform welding processes on galvanized and raw steel according to print specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include:

Perform minor to advanced welding on galvanized and raw steel.

Read and follow blueprints and print specifications.

Set and adjust welding machines for specific jobs.

Select the proper voltage, current, heat, gas and feed settings.

Set up machines and jigs for welding operations.

Operate flame-cutting equipment as needed.

Complete first-piece inspections using appropriate quality control tools.

Use tape measures and other measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.

Move materials using forklifts, overhead cranes or other material-handling equipment.

Properly use all required safety equipment.

Follow established quality, production and safety procedures.

Qualified candidates must have:

At least 1 year of production welding experience

Knowledge of welding processes and techniques

Ability to set and adjust a welding machine

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to accurately read a tape measure

Strong attention to quality and detail

Ability to follow safety procedures and production specifications

High school diploma or GED preferred

Availability for overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed

Once hired on by the company, employees are eligible for:

Paid vacation and time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability benefits

8 paid holidays

Education assistance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

And much more!

If you have production welding experience and are ready to put your skills to work with a company offering steady hours, competitive pay and long-term career potential, apply today.