MTS Welder

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

Union Bid Period: 10/1/2026 - 10/7/2026

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Hiring Department

Construction Services

Job Description

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Nature And Level Of Work

Perform skilled work on a journey level involving the fabrication or repair of structures, metal parts, or other weldable materials by welding or cutting process. All work is subject to spot checking and inspection for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Join, surface or otherwise fabricate or repair structures or parts of metal or other weldable material applying the following welding or cutting processes: arc, gas, resistance, solid state (friction, ultrasonic, cold, explosion, diffusion) and other processes such as electrolag, electron beam, induction, thermite and last beam.
• Weld together metal components of such products as pipelines, automobiles, support structures and frames and various tools and equipment as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work order or oral instructions.
• Must be able to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
• May perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Four years actual work experience and training which may includeequivalent of apprenticeship or completion of vocational training, in trade.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, and drawings.
• Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
• Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trades tools and equipment.
• Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50-80 lbs.).
• Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc.
• Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs.
• Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $25.75 - $26.50 per hour

Grade

GGS F

University Title

MTS Welder

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Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.