Job Description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Responsible for performing all welder maintenance operations.

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform all welding and related maintenance for all areas.
2. Lay out and arrange parts and different types of fabrication.
3. Set machines to perform all welding operations, including stick welding, aluminum welding, and wire feed welding.
4. Set equipment to perform all cutting operations.
5. Operate a motor vehicle.
6. Enforce safety rules and regulations (Federal, state, local and company policies.)
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Technical Skills
2. Safety Skills
3. Attention to Detail
4. Problem-solving Skills
5. Communication Skills
6. Critical Thinking
7. Time Management
8. Physical Abilities
9. Handling heavy materials, equipment, and performing tasks that require strength & endurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one required.
2. CDL desirable.
3. Must have own hand tools.
4. Basic knowledge of hand tools, drill presses, grinders, saws, related fabricating, maintenance and safety equipment.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity
16. Employee Appreciation Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.