Skilled - Welder

QPS Employment Group; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a skilled MIG Welder, where you can earn competitive pay and enjoy excellent benefits. This role involves working with mild steel to create high-quality components while following safety protocols. You'll have the opportunity for career growth and access to comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. If you're ready to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Apply today to start building a strong future!

Benefits

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life & disability insurance

Bonus Plan (prorated)

Qualifications

• Prior welding experience is essential for this role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate MIG welding machines with precision.
• Conduct visual checks of own work and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding Machines

Power Tools

Grinders

Job description

Position Title: Welder



Wage: $22.00-$28.00 per hour based on experience



Shift: 2nd (training on 1st)



Hours: 2:30pm-10:30pm (training 6:30am-2:30pm)



Join a great team as a skilled MIG Welder and earn up to $28/hour based on your skills! Enjoy competitive compensation, meaningful career growth, and excellent benefits, including paid vacation & holidays, top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage starting in just 30 days, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and more. Work with precision on 16 to 10-gauge mild steel, bringing layouts and drawings to life on their afternoon shift (2:30 PM - 10:30 PM), with paid training on first shift. Ready to build a strong future? Apply today!



Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Set-up and operate MIG welding machines, adjust machine and wire feed as required.

- Normally welding on 16 gauge to 10-gauge mild steel, attaching accessories and fittings or seam welding on parts.

- Work from layout marks, simple drawings.

- Use scale, square and power tools.

- Assemble and tack weld repetitive jobs, finish weld, tack welded assemblies, usually in down and or vertical position.

- Operate grinder to clean and shape weld.

- Conduct visual and dimensional check of own work.

- Support the company's 5S program in an effort to maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat, organized manner.

- Notify supervisor of material shortages or other concerns.

- Work safely in required PPE to manufacture a high-quality component of a transformer.



Welder Requirements:

- Prior welding experience.

- Ability to work evening or night shift.

- Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary.

- Must be able to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals and percentages.

- Must be able to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans, layouts and/or templates.

- Must be able to pass QPS and company screening process.

- Resides within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington MO.

- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.



Benefits:

- Paid Vacation & Holidays.

- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts at 30 days.

- 401(k) with Match.

- Tuition Reimbursement.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Company paid life & disability insurance.

- Bonus Plan (prorated).

- WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

- Able to work overtime as needed.



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