Welder

At West Hawaii Concrete 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 and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

1. Promote Companys Purpose Mission and Vision statements.
2. Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
3. Operate and maintain welders cutting torch plasma cutter chop saws and other welding/fabricating equipment.
4. Read interpret and follow blueprints diagrams drawing specifications and other written instructions or procedures to safely and accurately complete equipment repairs and or fabricate complete components.
5. Rework and/or repair welded parts equipment and components.
6. Utilize skills to fabricate metal components as needed.
7. Use hand and power tools common to the trade.
8. Operate mobile equipment such a forklifts telehandlers man lifts etc.
9. Communicate effectively (verbal written listening). Frequent contact and communications with others within and outside the company to ensure all equipment is running properly.
10. Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
11. Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
12. Ability to maintain positive team member relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
13. Maintain clean and safe work area.
14. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions processes and behaviors.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High school diploma GED or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of welding materials welding properties and various types of metals.
3. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
4. Good troubleshooting skills.
5. 2 years experience welding and fabricating.
6. Proficient in all types of welding including pipefitting and overhead.
7. Experience in mechanical work such as training belts installing belts installing v-belts gearboxes and changing bearings.
8. Able to work independently and as a team player.
9. Willing to work irregular schedule including mornings evenings & weekends.
10. Must be willing to travel to different work sites.
11. Comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather conditions and in a noisy dusty environment.
12. Must be able to work safely in a busy environment with moving machinery.
13. Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally throughout the day.
14. Possess and maintain a valid drivers license with clean driving record.
15. Safety minded.
16. Positive attitude.

Preferred Requirements:

1. Mechanical and repair of heavy equipment.
2. Basic knowledge of plant operation conveyor system and maintenance.
3. Electrical experience.
4. Equipment operation confined space training and forklift certification.
5. Possess own tools.
6. MSHA Part 46 certified.
7. OSHA 10 certified.
8. Associates degree in Welding Technology or equivalent certification.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

1. Good communication skills at multiple levels.
2. Collaboration with team members to complete projects/repairs in a timely manner.
3. Proper operation of welding equipment and knowledge of which welding rods to use on different types of metal.
4. Know how to successfully Log Out and Tag Out equipment using Company procedures.
5. Be physically able to climb stairs and ladders or other physically demanding tasks as necessary in performing inspections and completing tasks.
6. Able to work in varying environments hot cold dusty noisy field conditions.
7. Able to lift and carry heavy items weighing 50 pounds.
8. Basic safety rules and procedures.
9. MSHA Part 46 qualified.
10. OSHA 10 qualified.
11. Must be able to work in a non-smoking drug/alcohol free environment.

Benefits:

• Medical dental prescription & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K with Company match
• Profit sharing
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition
• Vacation and sick pay

How to Apply:

West Hawaii Concrete 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 law.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment drug testing background check and physical abilities assessment.

You may apply online at

If unable to apply online please mail completed application to:
WHC Ltd. (Attn: Susan)
P.O. Box 1390
Kailua-Kona HI 96745