• Fabrication of welded assemblies in compliance with contract/customer specifications, company policies and/or procedures and American Welding Society (AWS) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards.

    Accurate knowledge of AWS standard weld symbols, welding symbols, and standard procedures including fillet welds, groove welds, plug welds, slot welds, spot welds, seam welds, flange welds, stud welds and surfacing welds.  Ability to demonstrate required skill levels for appropriate AWS certifications. Knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of material handling equipment, welding equipment, and all necessary tools or equipment used in the fabrication process: ability to demonstrate skill levels in the operation of accessory tools including pneumatic hand tools, standard hand tools, and measuring equipment.  Ability to demonstrate appropriate safe-work habits and practices.  Ability to understand and follow complex directions, instructions, and/or other forms of production communications.

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  • To apply paint, primer, and other similar materials in compliance with contract/customer specifications, company policies and/or procedures conforming to American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards and Structural Steel Painting Council (SSPC) standards.

    Accurate knowledge of AISC standards and procedures relative to surface preparation and paint application.  Knowledge of SSPC standards regarding surface preparation: knowledge of and skill in applying various paint types and/or primers to a variety of materials under variable conditions including, but not limited to, temperature, viscosity, humidity, and ventilation. Knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of material handling equipment, blasting equipment, paint application equipment and all accessory tools/equipment used in the coating process.  Ability to demonstrate appropriate skill levels in the operation of accessory tools including pneumatic hand tools, standard hand tools, and measuring equipment; ability to demonstrate appropriate safe-work habits and practices; ability to understand and follow complex blueprints, directions, instructions and/or other forms of production communications.

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  • Programs, sets up, operates and maintains CNC equipment to produce parts in compliance with contract/customer specifications, company policies and/or procedures conforming to American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards.

    ​Accurate knowledge of AISC standards and procedures relative to allowable tolerances, finishes and locations. Knowledge of and skill in machining a variety of material types in varying thickness and configurations. Knowledge of and demonstrable skill in trouble shooting programs, reprogramming, and operating and maintenance of various CNC controls and/or equipment.   Knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of material handling equipment and all accessory tools/equipment used in the machining process.  Ability to demonstrate appropriate skill levels in the operation of accessory tools including pneumatic hand tools, standard hand tools and measuring equipment.  Ability to demonstrate appropriate safe-work habits and practices.  Ability to understand and follow complex blueprints, directions, instructions, and other production communications.
  • Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and be insurable. This position would require early morning pickups and afternoon returns of company employees in our company van.  Some occasional out of town deliveries and pickups to paint shops, fab shops and machine shops.  Serious applicants need to be dependable and have a flexible schedule. This would be a great position for a semi-retired individual.
  • To maintain various machinery within the plant.  Trouble shoot machinery breakdown and effectively correct the problem while maintaining the correct Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.  Administer preventative maintenance to various machinery throughout the plant on a regular basis while maintaining documentation.
     
    Accurate and basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronics, pneumatics, and ability to read and understand schematic blueprints.  Ability to demonstrate appropriate safe work habits and practices.  Ability to demonstrate appropriate skill levels in the operation of accessory tools and equipment in the maintenance field.
  • Duties:
    • Perform visual inspections (VT) of finished welds in process and on completed jobs
    • Check weld machine setup and the welding techniques of welders on work in progress
    • Record the results of tests and welding inspections
    • Ensure all welding is performed in conformance with applicable welding codes, company standards, and customer requirements
    • Assist with performing various NDT examination and documentation
    • Perform final QC inspections of finished products
    • Ensure all QC operations are carried out in a timely manner
     
    Skills Required:
    • Must have a thorough knowledge of welding practices, codes, and procedures per AWS D1.1 and D1.5
    • Must be familiar with the steel fabrication processes and be comfortable working in a welding shop environment
    • Must be able to interpret shop drawings and welding symbols
    • Must be familiar with various forms of NDT examination and documentation
    • Must be able to generate and process inspection reports in an expeditious and thorough manner
    • Must have good communication and organizational skills;
      • With the Plant Manager and Project Managers to determine the specific requirements of a given work order, including the scope of work, deliverables, schedules, and budget for a particular assignment
      • To determine that the specific services provided are performed in accordance with the project requirement and contract with the client
      • To maintain a positive relationship between the fabrication facility and the client
      • To resolve scheduling issues between the fabrication personnel, contractors, and other third parties
    • Must be proficient in basic computer equipment including cell phones, and digital cameras
    • Must have the ability to multi-task and properly execute multiple simultaneous assignments without sacrificing the efficiency or quality of the work
    • Client oriented approach with emphasis on understanding and fulfilling the needs of the client
    • Detail oriented with a dedication to the quality control and quality assurance process; ability to understand and read complex design and fabrication plans and specifications
     
    Education Requirements:
    • High School Diploma, GED or similar
    • College Degree (Associates Degree) or vocational training a plus
    • Must possess current American Welding Society-Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certificate
     
    Experience Requirements:
    • 5 Years’ Experience in the Welding Industry
    • 2 Years’ experience in Quality Control Related field is preferred
    • Must have a background in handling Structural Steel / Bridge Fabrication inspections (D1.5) and/or tubular pole fabrication
    • Must have extensive working knowledge and experience with D1.1 and D1.5
    • Must have current AWS CWI Certification
    • Level II for UT, PT, MT certifications preferred, but not required
    • Knowledge of industry standard bolting procedures
     
    Other Considerations:
    • Position requires work in an active steel fabrication environment that can be noisy and dirty.
    • Some heavy lifting may be required
    • Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
    • Must have good eyesight
    • A Drug Test and Background Check are required.
    • Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Application Process

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​Email applications to gwen.bunch@maicoind.com and dave.cox@maicoind.com or mail to: 
MaiCo Industries Inc. 
936 Hwy 14
P.O. Box 24
Ellsworth KS  67439

To be eligible for employment, all applicants must physically come into MaiCo and take our tape measure test.

MaiCo Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package, that includes but not limited to insurance and disability, 401k, cancer insurance and accident insurance.​