Welder Helper (KY) - Feldkamp Mechanical

Company Background

We are 27 (and growing) market-leading operating companies that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation’s preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service. Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com

Summary

The Welder Helper will assist welders in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of metal structures and equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding and metalworking, as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. The Welder Helper will work under the supervision of a lead welder and will be responsible for ensuring that all welding equipment and materials are properly prepared and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of metal structures and equipment
• Prepare welding equipment and materials for use
• Clean and maintain welding equipment and work area
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Operate hand and power tools
• Assist in the layout and assembly of metal components
• Perform other duties as assigned by lead welder
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in welding and metalworking
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Good communication skills
  
  

Ability To Relocate

• Lexington, KY 40506: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

• Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
• Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.
  
  

The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times.
  
  

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.

Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.