Welder/Finisher - Washington Architectural Hardware

We are solution-focused to meet the varied needs of the commercial construction industry,  KENDELL Doors & Hardware, offers a host of tailored services and high-quality products providing both function and aesthetics. As a partner to industry-leading manufacturers, we can provide complete opening solutions across our core market segments.

At KENDELL Doors & Hardware, we scale our teams to meet project challenges and deliver specialized knowledge to any location wherever it may be needed. Our approach provides global expertise with a local perspective, bringing together the correct resources to deliver innovative application-based solutions that do more for customers and their communities.

Perform welding activities or a combination of welding and finishing activities to complete final fabrication and assembly of hollow metal frames.  Use hand-welding equipment to weld or join metal components and grinding equipment to finish.  Perform other general shop tasks. 

• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly to obtain required configurations or positions for welding, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, clamps, tape measures and rulers.  Cut/alter material components as needed. 

• Prepare, set up, and operate necessary tools and equipment's for welding job such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or other welding equipment's common to the trade. 

• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, painting, etc. 

• Examine finished product and compare to order specifications. 

• Organize and put away incoming product/materials  

• Stage outgoing product for pick-up or delivery 

• Assist loading/unloading trucks and moving of material/product, may require use of forklift 

• Maintain cleanliness of workspace and assist with general shop maintenance 

• Alter hollow metal doors/wood doors as required, install lite kits 

• Make local deliveries (if necessary) 

• Perform on-site labor/service 

• Previous welding experience preferred

• Knowledge of welding machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance 

• Application of basic math and geometry 

• Ability to follow written, visual (drawings or images), and verbal instructions and work independently   

• Position may require a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive 

• Willingness and able to work overtime as needed   

• Utilize technology for tracking hours and job progress (computers, iPad, etc.)  

Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance, as well as Voluntary Benefits, HSA & FSA, and Employee contribution to 401k. *Employer match, up to 4%. PTO and paid Holidays..

Salary: $25-$30/hr Depending on experience

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and may be modified based on position location and facility need. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as directed by management. All job requirements are subject to change over time, at the discretion of management, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. If offered as a part-time position, wages will be non-exempt, paid at an hourly rate.

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