3G WELDER - MIG​/FCAW

Job Details

Job Location:

S&L Inc
- Factory
- Lenexa, KS 66215

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Welder – MIG/FCAW (3G) to partner with our experienced welding team in this environmentally focused industry.

A Welder – MIG/FCAW (3G) 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.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan after first year, with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
• Company gifted 401(k) contributions beginning second year, based on .95 cents per hour worked (max 40 hours weekly)
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
• Paid Time Off - 11 Paid Holidays; 28 Hours Paid Sick/Personal Time annually; 2 weeks’ Vacation (starting January 1st annually)
• Insurance & Financial Benefits
  - Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options);
  Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%;
  Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage;
  Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
• Additional Benefits
  - Flexible Spending Account (FSA);
  Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants);
  Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents

• 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• 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…