WHY WORK HERE?

Great culture, pay, benefits, and investment in your training and development.
With Master’s Transportation, you can be part of a fast-growing, innovative company. Our new company headquarters located on 40 acres in Kansas City, MO, features a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. The Master’s leadership team values our people and supports their growth and positive employee experience. For people looking to contribute, build on their skills, and work together for shared success, it’s an exciting time to join the company!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Welding Technician II performs advanced welding techniques and fabricates high-quality products by cutting, grinding, and welding using MIG and TIG applications.
The Welding Technician II aligns with Master’s core values of relentlessly pursuing excellence, operating with high integrity, communicating with a positive attitude, and is innovative and solution oriented.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Welding Certification, completion of a formal apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding experience
• Experience in maintaining Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG) welding machines
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and consistent
• Understanding of safety standards and regulations in the automotive industry
• Communication skills to work effectively with team members, other engineers, and customers
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications:

• (AWS) American Welding Society Certification or equivalent certification
• Welding experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry preferred
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Travel Requirements: Less than 5%

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, build sheets, travelers, or other paperwork dictating product characteristics
• Performs all welding procedures including machine settings, bottles, and necessary fittings
• Sets up and performs MIG and TIG Welding operations
• Uses a variety of hand tools including pneumatic tools such as die grinders and cutting wheels, electric grinders, pry bars, chisels, clamps, and others
• Fabricates products through cutting, grinding, and welding methods
• Utilizes measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, gauges, and “string checks” to ensure the product built is within quality tolerances
• Inspects welds for cracks, burn through, and weld spatter
• Grinds and cleans areas where required
• Communicates effectively with team members, other departments, and customers
• Maintains welding machines (tip, liner, changes, etc.) and welding vertical, horizontal, and overhead
• Follows hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures
• Comply with all health and safety programs
• Maintains a neat and clean work area

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee regularly is required to walk
• The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instruction