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Job Description

Overview

Watts is a leading brand in water solutions, dedicated to providing safe, clean water for the world. The Welder 1 position involves fabricating components for boilers and boiler room equipment, adhering to engineering specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding of carbon steel plate and components according to approved procedures.
  • Grind, clean, and prepare surfaces before and after welding operations.
  • Operate MIG welders, stick welders, grinders, and other fabrication tools.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and production drawings.
  • Produce welds that meet company quality standards and code requirements.
  • Follow established Welding Procedure Specifications and Quality Control procedures.
  • Inspect completed work and identify potential quality issues.
  • Maintain knowledge of welding processes and departmental procedures.
  • Complete assigned tasks within established production standards.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by developing welding skills.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Follow all company safety rules and personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Demonstrate Watts values of Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Transparency.
  • Assume responsibility for other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Experience performing MIG and Stick (SMAW) welding in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
  • Ability to read and accurately use tape measures and other measuring devices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
  • Ability to work effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
  • Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of basic fabrication and welding safety practices.
  • Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards.
  • Understanding of and adherence to company policies and safety procedures.
  • Must successfully establish employment eligibility and complete background checks.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This position is onsite and based in Hutchinson, KS.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Hutchinson, KS

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Kansas currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$34/hr across 40 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Hutchinson, KS

Hutchinson, KS currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Kansas as a whole we're tracking 59 other active welding openings from 29 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Hutchinson, or widen the search to Kansas.

Watts Water Technologies currently has 2 other openings live in Kansas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Kansas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Webco Manufacturing (22), Aerotek (4), and Boeing (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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