Job Description

Job Location: PTMW - Manhattan - Manhattan, KS 66502Education
Level: Not SpecifiedJoin the PTMW Team – Where Your Skills Build Our Future!
We’re looking for  skilled, self-motivated, and quality-driven Welders to join our growing production team at our brand-new Manhattan, KS facility! This is your opportunity to be part of a company that takes pride in precision craftsmanship, on-time delivery, and long-term partnerships with both customers and employees.
As a PTMW Welder, you’ll bring designs to life — fabricating parts and assemblies for custom OEM projects built to meet exact customer specifications. You’ll work in a clean, well-equipped environment alongside talented teammates who share your commitment to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
This first shift position runs Monday–Thursday, 3:00pm-1:00am, with opportunities for overtime on Fridays.
At PTMW, we believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer:
- Competitive base pay with wage increases for weld certifications.
- Employer-paid PPO health insurance for individuals
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid vacation, personal days, and a birthday holiday
- 401(k) with 4% company match after one year
If you’re ready to put your welding skills to work for a company that values credibility, fairness, leadership, and accountability, come grow with us at PTMW — where Your Skills Build Our Future.
Key Responsibilities for our Welders include:
- Interpreting and following proper welding procedures and welding symbols on drawings.
- Using calibrated measuring tools (measuring tapes, squares, etc.) to properly fit up assemblies.
- Utilizing industry tools and equipment. Hand, pneumatic, electric, and battery powered tools. Plasma cutters, oxyacetylene torches, and carbon air arc.
- Welding parts in various positions, processes (GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW), and materials (Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel).
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment and work area.
- Following all safety guidelines and procedures.
- Assisting in other areas of production as needed or as assigned.

QualificationsRequired
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.  Technical Certificate or Degree in Welding preferred
- 1+ year of welding experience
- Experience in various welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW)
- Working knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Proficient in basic math and able to read tape measures
- Able to pass visual and bend tests in various processes and positions on various materials
- Capable of lifting up to 100lbs
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical capacity test and breath alcohol test.