Manufacturing Welder

Job Details: Job Location: Peerless Engineering and Manufacturing

• Kansas City, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, At Peerless, we build more than heavy equipment, we build long‑term careers for skilled manufacturing professionals. We have been a trusted manufacturer of material processing and handling equipment since 1957, serving industries such as aggregate, mining, asphalt, quarry, and frac sand. With more than 60 years of experience, we are known for building durable, high‑quality equipment and for doing business the right way. Our success is driven by skilled, dedicated employees who take pride in their work and value safety, teamwork, and craftsmanship. We offer a stable manufacturing environment, consistent schedules, and opportunities to grow skills across assembly and production operations. At Peerless, employees are part of a collaborative team where flexibility, reliability, and a strong work ethic are recognized, valued, and supported.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) options 401(k) with company match Company-paid life and AD&D insurance Supplemental insurance options Paid time off and company-paid holidays Employee referral bonus program Company-provided uniforms Annual steel-toe boot and prescription safety eyewear reimbursement Cold-Weather PPE and Winter Gear Assistance Company-supported tool insurance program for Manufacturer training, certification, and professional development opportunities Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Position Summary

Individual performs metal (primarily steel) fabrication and welding to create custom-designed machinery for the quarry construction industry. The welder is responsible for various types of structural welding, including preparation, welding, and finishing operations. This is a busy shop with a growing customer base and specified production deadlines.

Successful applicant must be in good physical condition and able to work in a steel fabrication shop environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reading, understanding and following detailed drawings and blueprint specifications Collaborating directly with plant manager, shop supervisor, customer, drafter, and peers to produce finished products Welding using modern techniques and equipment Using wire and filler material applications for various steel fabrication Using manual and power tools for finish grinding applications Using various machines, welding practices, mathematics and building materials Completing work accurately and timely to ensure smooth workflow to meet project deadlines Performing job functions and using equipment safely by following safety policies and good housekeeping procedures Accepting other duties as leadership assigns Qualifications: Job Qualifications and Requirements: Must be age 18 or older Legally eligible to work in the Unites States High School Diploma/GED 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks Must be able to pass a weld test equivalent to AWS D1.

1 Broad technical experience in steel fabrication, assembly and welding Job Skills Competencies: Must have working knowledge of welding shop operations Able to work with minimum supervision Capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to stand and walk for up to 8–10 hours per shift, with periodic breaks Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and climb frequently throughout the workday Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

repeatedly Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms Ability to work for extended periods in a non–temperature-controlled industrial environment, while adhering to all safety policies and PPE requirements The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing setting that may be subject to heat, cold, noise, dust, and fumes; all required safety procedures and PPE must be followed. Employment Disclaimer: The duties described above are general in nature for the level of work performed and are not intended to be used as a comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents.

Management may assign other duties, activities, and responsibilities as it deems appropriate for the scope of this position and shall be considered a part of this job description. Management has the right to revise this position description at any time, and the duties and responsibilities listed herein do not qualify as a contractual agreement for employment at any time.

The Company is an at-will employer, allowing the employee or the employer to sever the work relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The G.W. Van Keppel Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination and complies with and supports all federal, state and local laws regarding employment discrimination.

Specifically, the Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state or local law.