2ND SHIFT Welder; 3G or 6G

Job Location:

S&L Inc
- Factory
- Lenexa, KS 66215. Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a 2nd Shift Welder to partner with our experienced welding team in this environmentally focused industry.

A 2nd Shift Welder at Smith and Loveless has regular work tasking to layout, fit-up, assemble and weld fabricated and purchased parts, and sub-assemblies, so that weldments produced will meet ASME code requirements. Welders may also be required to weld on non-code products.

A potential candidate must be able to receive training and learn the position on 1st Shift (7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday thru Friday) for 2-3 weeks, then move to 2nd Shift permanently (4:00 pm to 12:30 am
- Monday thru Friday).

• Works from prints, work orders, bills of material, written instructions and practices / procedures on code work.
• On non-code products, welder works from prints, work orders, bills of material, written instructions, verbal instructions, established practices and procedures etc.
• Regulates welding machines to meet code procedures as required.
• Performs layout to determine point of location for cut-outs, installation of sub-assemblies, assemblies, purchased parts, and measures and marks locations, etc.
• Torch cuts, bevel cuts, trims, fits, installs and welds as required.
• Welds from all and in all positions.
• Fabricates and uses such shop aids as jigs and fixtures.
• Ships and cleans welds. Visually checks and corrects defects.
• Performs simple maintenance to welding equipment, such as removing and/or replacing guns, cables or clamps.
• Changes rolls of wire.
• Uses overhead crane to position and move parts, materials and assemblies in his work area during the normal performance of his job.
• Makes welds in all positions as required, according to ASME code specifications and S&L approved procedures.
• Passes ASME and code welding certification test as required. Performs in conformity with same.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to his supervisor.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Maintains certifications as specified in codes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Weld Supervisor.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

• ASME, AWS D1.1 and D1.6 certifications preferred.
• 2-3 years previous FCAW experience preferred. Pipe welding experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Must be able to pass a 3G FCAW test administered at Smith & Loveless. 6G weld proficiency preferred.
• Read and understand units of measurements and properly use a tape measure.
• Demonstrated good work attendance.
• Must be able to pass a background check, alcohol screening, and drug test.

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to wear proper PPE (eyeglasses, earplugs, steel toe shoes, weld hood, weld gloves, pliers and use an overhead crane.)
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to one-hundred (100) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.