Missouri - Welder/Fabricator Speedline Dept 2nd Shift

Merrill Steel; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Night shift premium

Onsite clinic

PTO after 30 days

9 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Boots and safety glasses

Resumo da oferta

Merrill Steel is seeking a Welder/Fabricator for the Speedline Department on the 2nd shift in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on flux-core welding, fabrication, layout, alignment, and fitting of heavy structural steel components.

Prior experience with complex welding procedures and proficient blueprint reading are highly preferred. The position offers a competitive benefits package, a night shift premium on evenings, onsite healthcare options, PTO after 30 days, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualificações

• Experience with flux-core welding and fabricating is required or preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layout specifications.
• Willingness to work 45–55 hours per week and on second shift.

Responsabilidades

• Position, align, fit, and weld or bolt components according to blueprints and layouts.
• Verify conformance of work pieces using measuring tools such as squares and tapes.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (grinders, drill presses) and use hand tools.
• Move and position parts using hoists or cranes and complete welding tasks per specifications.
• Inspect finished pieces for quality and fit prior to assembly.

Conhecimentos

Welding

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Missouri - Welder/Fabricator Speedline Dept 2nd Shift

Missouri - Welder/Fabricator Speedline Dept 2nd Shift

Date Posted: 10/01/2026

Location: Springfield, MO

Job Category: South Production

Salary Interval: Hourly

Pay Range: N/A

Position Description

Who We Are: Merrill Steel is a family-owned company that has been in central Wisconsin for the past 60 years. Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we're building bigger and better than ever. From stadiums to hospitals and skyscrapers, our complex structural steel and plate fabrications are the backbones of many massive projects all over the country.

What Makes Us Different: We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. It is our intention to make continuous improvements to ensure our employees enjoy coming to work. Here is a list of just some of the things we offer:

• Flexible Scheduling: Second shift operates Monday- Friday from 5:30 pm - 5:00 am, Fridays are voluntary. Second shift employees receive a night shift premium of $1.60/hour effective immediately.
• Innovative and Affordable Healthcare: We have put a lot of effort into being able to provide good healthcare at a very affordable cost to our employees. We have an onsite clinic that you and your family can use. Insurance available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Extensive Wellness Plan: You can earn enough $ to meet your annual deductible through participation in the yearly wellness program.
• Health Savings Account
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO: Time awarded after 30 days of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Yearly Tuition Reimbursement
• Milestone Anniversary gifts
• Safety Boots and Glasses: In addition to offering a generous company contribution each year, we also have companies come onsite for fitting and purchasing.
• Celebrations Throughout the Year: annual family fun day, annual Christmas party, Thanksgiving turkeys, Christmas hams, popcorn Wednesdays, monthly celebration meals.

Department: Speedline

POSITION SUMMARY

The Welder/Fabricator role is a key part of the overall production operation of heavy structural steel. The primary duties include flux-core welding, fabricating, laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting parts for heavy structural steel products. Being AISC certified, it is crucial that the Company's Welders/Fabricators have significant attention to detail and have the ability to focus on accuracy while checking fabricated pieces assuring quality. There are no traveling road crews. Having experience with complex welding procedures and reading complex prints is highly preferred. Welders are issued air-exchange welding helmets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work approximately 45 to 55 hours per week.
• Ability to receive feedback and learn from others.
• Position, align, fit, and weld or bolt on parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Fit & Weld parts or bolt on parts
• Lay out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using drift pins, hammers, squares and tape measure.
• Position or tighten bolt parts in position for welding or bolting.
• Study blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Move parts into position, manually or by using hoists or cranes.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines such as grinders, and drill presses or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces in order to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
• Smooth work piece edges.
• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using portable grinders and cutting torches

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using him or her own drive or initiative.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

EXPERIENCE

• A background in welding is preferred
• One-year related experience

Position Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand C (Constantly)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit N (Not Applicable)

Handling C (Constantly)

Reach Outward F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)

Bend F (Frequently)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

51-70 lbs O (Occasionally)

Over 70 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs F (Frequently)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• If it is required on your state driver's license that corrective lenses are required for driving, we would require you to also use those while operating a fork lift.
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toed shoes, metatarsal guards, hearing protection, and safety glasses)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions
• Able to work in an environment that has paint and thinner fumes
• Not allergic to paints and chemicals
• Able to work in an environment that has some welding fumes

Equal Opportunity Employer

Merrill Steel is committed to equal employment opportunities in all of its policies regarding:

RECRUITING BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT HIRING TRAINING

PROMOTIONS LAYOFF & RECALL

COMPENSATION

The above policies are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. The company gives full consideration to the employment of disabled or handicapped persons for work they are qualified to do. Management pledges itself to support and sustain the beliefs and policies outlined in this statement.

The Company encourages initiative and leadership by individuals as the best means to carry out this policy. Violations of this policy will be met with appropriate action.

The Company works with selected agencies and groups to initiate and sustain this policy.

It is the responsibility of each member of management to give this policy full support. It is the duty of each employee to create a job environment conducive to this policy.

The Company considers all qualified minority group applications for all job categories. All sources of employment recruiting are advised of such. All employee job openings state that Merrill Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Where deemed necessary, the Company informs appropriate minority groups and women's organizations in making the Company's needs known.

Merrill Steel does not maintain or tolerate facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, or sexual preference, except where sex is a bona fide qualification.

Thank you for applying to Merrill Steel, have an excellent day!