Campus Welding Specialist - Fabrication & Repair

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a skilled welder to join Campus Facilities Operations. You will perform skilled welding and fabrication on structures and components, ensuring safety and quality per blueprints and specifications.

Join a team focused on reliability and continuous improvement, with a 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. shift, on-site work, and a competitive wage. Prior apprenticeship or vocational training is valued along with a valid Missouri driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of welding experience and training; apprenticeship acceptable.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, and drawings.
• Skill in using tools, equipment and materials of the trade.

Responsibilities

• Weld or fabricate metal structures and parts using multiple welding processes.
• Inspect welds for bead size and conformance to specs.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and records.
• Assist with cost estimates, material orders, and reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational welding training / apprenticeship

Tools

Welding equipment

PPE and safety gear

Job description

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a skilled welder to join Campus Facilities Operations. You will perform skilled welding and fabrication on structures and components, ensuring safety and quality per blueprints and specifications.

Join a team focused on reliability and continuous improvement, with a 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. shift, on-site work, and a competitive wage. Prior apprenticeship or vocational training is valued along with a valid Missouri driver’s license.