Welder

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Responsible for performing all welder maintenance operations.

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform all welding and related maintenance for all areas.
2. Lay out and arrange parts and different types of fabrication.
3. Set machines to perform all welding operations including stick welding aluminum welding and wire feed welding.
4. Set equipment to perform all cutting operations.
5. Operate a motor vehicle.
6. Enforce safety rules and regulations (Federal state local and company policies.)
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Technical Skills
2. Safety Skills
3. Attention to Detail
4. Problem-solving Skills
5. Communication Skills
6. Critical Thinking
7. Time Management
8. Handling heavy materials equipment and performing tasks that require strength & endurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)

1. Valid drivers license or ability to obtain one required.
2. CDL desirable.
3. Must have own hand tools.
4. Basic knowledge of hand tools drill presses grinders saws related fabricating maintenance and safety equipment.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application please come to the office for assistance.