Welder

A welder's job involves using heat, such as electric arcs or torches, to join, cut, and shape metal parts according to technical drawings, creating strong bonds for fabrication, construction, and repair in various industries. Key duties include reading blueprints, setting up equipment (like MIG, TIG, or stick welders), performing high-quality welds, inspecting finished work, maintaining machinery, and strictly following safety protocols.  

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation: Study blueprints, calculate dimensions, lay out, and position metal parts using clamps and jigs. 

Welding: Operate specialized equipment (arc, MIG, TIG) to fuse metals, often in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead). 

Fabrication & Assembly: Assemble structural forms like machinery frames, bridges, or pipelines. 

Finishing: Grind, clean, and smooth welded surfaces for a quality finish. 

Inspection: Check welds for flaws, ensuring they meet specifications and quality standards. 

Maintenance: Keep welding equipment and work area clean and orderly. 

Safety: Adhere to strict safety regulations, wear appropriate gear, and understand metallurgy/thermal dynamics.

About Pinnacle

The Pinnacle Groups work hard to pair top talent with great companies. We truly care about your success and your future, which is why we take the time to truly get to know both the employer and employee to make sure it’s a good match. We’re not just filling a seat, we’re building futures. Our service separates us from other staffing firms and has landed us on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. We currently build futures in Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Des Moines, Denver, Omaha, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Tucson, Orlando, Jackson, MS and Las Vegas markets.

EOE: Pinnacle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.