Senior Welder

Watlow Electric Manufacturing; Missouri; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Dental, medical, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow is hiring a Senior Welder for our Hannibal, Missouri facility. The role involves MIG, TIG, plasma welding to fabricate and join metal parts while meeting safety, quality, and production standards.

Ideal candidates bring precision craftsmanship and reliable results, with earnings at $29.00 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, welding certification or equivalent experience (3–5 years), and the ability to read tape measures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Welding certificate or welding related work experience (3-5 years).
• Read and comprehend measurements on tape measure.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and/or parts for welding to specifications.
• Set up and operate equipment needed to cut, stamp, bend, form metal parts and materials for welding.
• May perform welding operations using spot, PAW, Mig, and Tig welders to join parts, vessels, enclosures, etc.
• May use CNC plasma cutters and other electronically controlled welders to help cut and weld materials and parts.
• Test completed product for welding reliability and completeness. May clean, re-weld, grind and finish welding.
• Clean and do preventative maintenance on welding and preparation equipment as needed.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Prolonged standing/sitting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Welding certificate/3–5 years experience

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Watlow’s Hannibal, Missouri facility is a key manufacturing site specializing in industrial heaters and thermal systems. With a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement, the Hannibal team plays a crucial role in advancing Watlow’s mission to enable cleaner, more efficient technologies.

We are hiring a: Senior Welder

Hannibal, MO

Join Watlow as a Senior Welder earning $29.00 per hour. You’ll use MIG, TIG, plasma, and other welders to fabricate and join metal parts while consistently meeting safety, quality, and production standards. This role is ideal for a welder who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and dependable results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare materials and/or parts for welding to specifications
• Setup and operate equipment needed to cut, stamp, bend, form metal parts and materials for welding
• May perform welding operations using spot, PAW, Mig, and Tig welders to join parts, vessels, enclosures, etc.
• May use Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) plasma cutters and other electronically controlled welders to help cut and weld materials and parts
• Test completed product for welding reliability and completeness. May clean, re-weld, grind and finish welding
• Clean and do preventative maintenance on welding and preparation equipment as needed

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED certificate or equivalent preferred
• Welding certificate or welding related work experience (3-5 years)
• Read and comprehend measurements on tape measure
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred two-year degree or technical certification
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Willingness to be a cross-functional team member
• Ability to learn new skills and follow directions

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail] .