Welder/Finisher
Kendell Doors & Hardware
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- Pay
- $23 to $27
- an hour
- Location
- Mendota Heights, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 5
- 14 days ago
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About the company
Kendell Doors & Hardware
Construction · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Perform welding and fabrication activities to assemble hollow metal frames and components
- Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment (e.g., SMAW, GMAW)
- Layout, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding; cut or alter materials as needed
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
- Follow all safety, PPE, OSHA, and company policies and procedures
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions or material defects
- Perform general shop duties such as organizing materials, staging outgoing products, assisting with loading/unloading, and maintaining workspace cleanliness
- Assist with door alterations, installation of lite kits, on-site service work, local deliveries, and inventory activities as assigned
- Participate in shop meetings and support production needs during peak periods
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent with prior welding experience
- Knowledge of welding equipment, tools, and safe operating practices
- Ability to read drawings, follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Must speak English fluently
- Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Overtime may be required during peak workloads
- Valid driver’s license and insurability may be required
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
WeldingFabricationSMAWGMAWSafe operating practicesRead drawingsForkliftBasic mathMeasurement skillsAttention to detail
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Perks
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Vision
- Voluntary Benefits
- HSA & FSA
- 401k
- Employer match
- PTO and paid Holidays
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The Welder is responsible for performing welding, fabrication, and final assembly of hollow metal frames and related components. This role supports production operations suggest by safely operating welding equipment, completing general shop tasks, and ensuring finished products meet quality and order specifications.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform welding and fabrication activities to assemble hollow metal frames and components
Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment (e.g., SMAW, GMAW)
Layout, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding; cut or alter materials as needed
Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
Follow all safety, PPE, OSHA, and company policies and procedures
Identify and report equipment malfunctions or material defects
Perform general shop duties such as organizing materials, staging outgoing products, assisting with loading/unloading, and maintaining workspace cleanliness
Assist with door alterations, installation of lite kits, on-site service work, local deliveries, and inventory activities as assigned
Participate in shop meetings and support production needs during peak periods
QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent with prior welding experience
Knowledge of welding equipment, tools, and safe operating practices
Ability to read drawings, follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently
Ability to operate a forklift
Basic math and measurement skills
Must speak English fluently
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted
Overtime may be required during peak workloads
Valid driver’s license and insurability may be required
Working ConditionsWork is primarily performed Indoor, climate-controlled shop environment. Frequent use of hand and power tools, welders and grinders. Regular standing, lifting, and material handling required. Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in all work areas.
Additional InformationBenefits: Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance, as well as Voluntary Benefits, HSA & FSA, and Employee contribution to 401k. *Employer match, up to 4%. PTO and paid Holidays.
Hourly: $23-$27 DOE
Hours: 5:30am - 2:30pm M-Thurs, 5:30 - noon Friday
Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. This role is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. Drug screening will be conducted in accordance with federal regulations, including but not limited to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and applicable state and local laws. A positive drug test or failure to comply with the screening process will result in disqualification from employment.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and may be modified based on position location and facility need. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as directed by management. All job requirements are subject to change over time, at the discretion of management, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. If offered as a part-time position, wages will be non-exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
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