Job Description

Overview

Industrial Metal Fabrication Inc. is a full-service fabrication shop specializing in high-quality fabricated equipment for the environmental and energy industries. The Welder/Fitter role involves assembling, fitting, and welding structural and plate steel components according to specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, fit, and weld structural and plate steel components according to drawings and specifications.
  • Prepare materials and set up welding equipment.
  • Perform MIG/TIG/Stick welding and verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools.
  • Read and interpret fabrication drawings.
  • Perform quality checks on completed work.
  • Follow shop safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production schedules.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Assist with general fabrication tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
  • Proficiency in welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) and basic fitting techniques for structural and plate steel.
  • Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments.
  • Strong focus on safety practices, quality standards, and attention to detail.
  • Relevant experience in industrial metal fabrication, manufacturing, or a similar environment; vocational or technical training in welding or fabrication is preferred.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials as required, and perform physical tasks in a shop setting.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and team members.
  • Welding certifications (such as AWS or equivalent) are a plus but not required.

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time, on-site role located in Newton, KS.

How this job compares in Newton, KS

The local market in Newton, KS

Newton, KS is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Kansas as a whole we're tracking 19 other active welding openings from 14 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Kansas.

The most active employers in Kansas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Watts Water Technologies (3), Boeing (2), and Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. (2). 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, TIG, 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. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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