MKD Electric is looking for a skilled Welder to cut and join metals and other materials at our facilities or customer sites. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your work is important as it provides the foundation for a strong infrastructure.

The ideal candidate must be competent in the use of potentially dangerous welding equipment and follow all related safety requirements.  You will also have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition and function so as not to compromise safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Requirements:

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Proficient in English
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
• Must be safety conscious

Benefits:

We offer our team members a comprehensive employment package that includes:

• Career growth opportunities
• Strong safety culture with training
• Competitive wage(s)
• Performance based bonus eligibility
• Eligible for over-time pay after 8 hours
• Eligible for double time pay on Sunday’s
• 401(k) plan w/company match up to 4%
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation time
• Eligibility for health benefits which includes:
• Medical insurance – shared cost
• Company paid dental insurance
• Company paid vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Optional life insurance for you, your spouse and children
• Optional long term disability insurance
• Full-time in-house training director
• Multiple training & development opportunities:
• DOL Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Foreman’s Academy
• Leadership Training Program
• Hands on Controls & Instrumentation Training
• and more
• Referral bonuses up to $2,500
• Annual scrap metal bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company provided FR clothing
• Company provided safety gear – harness, lanyard, arc flash gear and more
• Safety boot and safety glasses allowance
• Social activities
• Holiday Party, BBQ’s, fun all hands on meetings, golf outings, contests, etc…
• Charitable activities
• Make-A-Wish Foundation and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and others