Welder/Weld Production Trainee
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
Welder / Weld Production Trainee $19 $ 20/or hour
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!
WhatYou ll Do
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.
- 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 Dental insurance Vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Company-paid short-term disability benefits 8 paid holidays Education assistance Financial wellness coaching Employee assistance program Employee discounts And much more!
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