The Welder position is responsible for the repair, modification, and fabrication of equipment, mining facilities, and other materials used in the operations of the company.

About us: 

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior welding experience in an industrial or shop environment
• Ability to calculate angled and other various measurement data
• Must be able to supply your own set of basic hand tools set
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen and background check

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of properties and characteristics of metals used for cutting, welding and forming objects and of various welding fluxes and rods
• Advanced knowledge of welding symbols and blueprint reading skills
• Heavy machinery maintenance is a plus
• Proficiency utilizing welding tools such as a TIG-welder, MIG welder, plasma cutter, arc welder, chop saw, oxyacetylene torch etc.
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to use common hand tools
• Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Weld a variety of heavy mining equipment, stone plant and shop equipment, and various items associated with each
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals with attention to measurements
• Verify specifications of components and the equipment that it is being welded
• Alter dimensions to fit specifications
• Cutting and joining metal parts for fabricating or repair
• Design and create jigs that aid in fabrication of the parts
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and strengthens metal as needed
• Maintain a record of all work completed and submit to Supervisor
• Work within a high-production pace in order to maintain product supply for business needs
• Must be able to keep up with all production requirements
• Regular attendance consistent with Company Attendance Policy

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | Weekends as needed