Aluminum MIG/TIG Welder

Express Saint Louis; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Saint Louis in Kirkwood, MO is seeking two welders with aluminum MIG/TIG experience to join a growing manufacturing team. The role covers welding, fabrication, fit-up, and finishing in both production and custom environments.

Ideal candidates have MIG/TIG aluminum experience, strong fundamentals, and the ability to read drawings. We welcome welders at varying levels who show reliability, learnability, and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• MIG and/or TIG welding on aluminum components.
• Aluminum welding experience preferred; fabrication and fit-up experience a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Comfort with grinders, drills, and fabrication tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and/or TIG welding on aluminum components and assemblies.
• Complete fabrication tasks including fitting, grinding, finishing, and assembly.
• Prepare surfaces and joints for welding; set up equipment and parameters.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols; ensure fit-up accuracy.
• Inspect welds for quality, appearance, penetration, and dimensions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

Skills

MIG welding aluminum

TIG welding aluminum

Blueprint reading

Fabrication & fit-up

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

Welding certification or equivalent training

Tools

Grinders

Saws

Drills

Fixtures

Cranes

Job description

Aluminum MIG/TIG WelderJob SummaryWe are seeking two Welders to join a growing manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with aluminum MIG and TIG welding, but we are open to considering welders at all skill and experience levels who have a strong welding foundation and are interested in developing their aluminum fabrication skills.This is a hands-on welding and fabrication position involving aluminum components and assemblies in both production and custom fabrication environments. Experienced candidates should be comfortable working independently, while developing welders will be considered based on their overall welding ability, fabrication experience, and willingness to learn.ResponsibilitiesPerform MIG and/or TIG welding on aluminum components and assembliesComplete fabrication work including fitting, welding, grinding, blending, finishing, and assemblyPrepare aluminum surfaces and joints for weldingSet up and adjust welding equipment and welding parametersRead and work from blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbolsPerform fit-up of fabricated components and assembliesInspect completed welds for quality, appearance, penetration, and dimensional accuracyIdentify and correct welding defects and fabrication issuesUse grinders, saws, drills, fixtures, cranes, and other fabrication equipmentMaintain a safe, clean, and productive work environmentMeet production expectations while maintaining quality workmanshipQualificationsPrevious MIG and/or TIG welding experienceAluminum welding experience strongly preferredFabrication and fit-up experience preferredAbility to read blueprints and weld symbols preferredStrong mechanical aptitude and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to perform physically demanding manufacturing workWelding certification, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plusIdeal Experienced CandidateFor higher-level candidates, we are especially interested in welders with:5+ years of professional welding and fabrication experienceStrong aluminum MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) experienceExperience welding aluminum sheet, plate, extrusion, and machined componentsStrong understanding of aluminum weld preparation, heat control, distortion management, and contamination preventionAbility to troubleshoot porosity, cracking, lack of fusion, distortion, and other weld defectsExperience with precision fit-up and complex fabricated assembliesAWS D1.2 Aluminum Structural Welding Code experience or qualificationsWhat We're Looking ForWe are looking for dependable welders who take pride in their work and want to produce a quality finished product. Candidates do not need to meet every preferred qualification to be considered. While experienced aluminum MIG/TIG welders are the primary target, we are open to welders at different experience levels who demonstrate strong fundamentals, reliability, and the ability to learn.Competitive pay based on welding experience, skill level, and demonstrated fabrication ability.