Job Description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

CHS has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, KS. We are looking for a Union Refinery Pipe Welder to perform welding tasks with a high level of quality and accuracy to support the safe and efficient maintenance of all processes and equipment under the control of the Refinery Maintenance Department. You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety, quality, and precision. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are required.

This position will require:

• Minimum skill level of Silver on the Kansas WORKReady! Certificate or ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
• PLEASE NOTE - Certificate must be attached to your application in order for to be considered for the position.

Compensation Data

• Salary $50.69/ HR
• This is a Union role wages are based on a collective bargaining agreement

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding in accordance with work plans, engineered drawings, Isometrics or as directed.
• Fabricate or Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassemble
• Mark, cut, shape, and fit up material to prescribed measurements.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together including but not limited to pipe, pipe fittings, and structural steel.
• Perform welding operations to meet welding procedure specifications (WPS) in an efficient manner.
• Ensure that welds can pass NDE test requirements in accordance with ASME Codes.
• Maintain a clean shop and work area.
• Climb ladders and stairways to perform duties to heights of up to 200 feet.
• Perform work in confined areas / spaces and/or out of position.
• Perform work in all weather conditions and various environments in shop and/or field.
• Perform work while wearing respirator.
• Lift and/or carry portable fire extinguishers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties needed or assigned.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Minimum skill level of Silver on the Kansas WORKReady! Certificate or ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED

• 2+ years of piping related welding experience
• Successful completion of in-house written weld test
• Successful completion of the following weld tests utilizing GTAW and SMAW procedures:

Carbon Steel

• GTAW Schedule 160
• SMAW Schedule 160

Stainless Steel

• GTAW Schedule 160
• GTAW Schedule 10

Additional Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Certificate:
  • Associates degree in Applied science or Metallurgy, with an emphasis on Welding, or
  • Equivalent coursework in the field of Metallurgy or Welding, or Welding Certificate from an accredited institution

• Computer experience with Windows based programs
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear PPE, including respirator

• Ability to perform physical work in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and work to heights of 200 feet
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to talk and hear
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, and balance

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation and benefits are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, and disability, subject to any relevant provisions in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.