Fitter/Welder - Heavy Manufacturing - KCAN

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Welder to join our heavy manufacturing team. You will play a key role in fabricating custom trailer components, ensuring weld quality, and maintaining production efficiency in a fast-paced shop environment. You will be responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to the drawings and specifications.  

• →Perform structural welding on heavy gauge steel using MIG, FCAW, and TIG processes. 

• →Lay out and cut complex subassemblies and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings. 

• →Fit and complete final welds and/or multi-pass welds in compliance with welding codes and procedures.

• →Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. 

• →Conduct routine inspection of welds and participate in quality assurance protocols by maintaining complete required records. 

• →Work collaboratively with production teams to meet project timelines. 

• →Understand and comply with all PPE requirements at all times, work safely every day and encourage all team members to do the same   

• →Provide training and assistance to other employees as assigned and willing to cross train   

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication environment. 

• Flux or Metal Core welding experience highly preferred. 

• Ability to accurately measure within specified tolerances highly preferred. 

• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders highly preferred. 

• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal. 

• Basic maintenance of equipment 

• Valid driver’s license (required)  

• Strong Team Player 

• Previous experience with trailer manufacturing or related products is highly desired but not required. 

• Trade school, college, weld experience, or a combination 

• CWB credentials a strong plus (additional compensation may be provided) 

Join a team that values craftsmanship, pride, and purpose. Apply now on our careers website.