Uncertified Welder

Leonardo DRS; West Plains (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Telemedicine

401(k) savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible 4/10 schedule

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO is hiring skilled aluminum welders for the 3rd shift. The team focuses on producing high-quality welds for military and commercial platforms, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and adherence to AWS/ASME standards.

Qualified candidates have 4+ years of aluminum welding experience and proficiency in TIG and MIG processes. Reading blueprints and weld symbols is required, with the ability to work from technical drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Weld experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in aluminum TIG and MIG welding.
• Read blueprints, weld symbols and NDE symbols.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality welds to prescribed standards and schedules.
• Follow written work instructions; maintain safe work environment (WHMIS).
• Use PPE and adhere to safety procedures.
• Support company values and culture.
• Understand requirements and perform aluminum welding on various products.
• Weld with aluminum TIG and MIG processes; 4+ years preferred.
• Read drawings and interpret inspection criteria.
• Inspect welds visually for code/standard compliance.

Skills

Aluminum welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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Location: West Plains, MO, 65775

Job ID:115446

Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We’re growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you’re motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Business Unit: Land Systems
Location: West Plains
Telework Type: No Telework
Relocation Available: No Relocation Available
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 4/10 - Monday - Thursday (OT possible on Friday)
Shift: 3rd (7:30pm - 6:00am)

Job Summary

Seeking skilled aluminum welders for 3rd shift hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget
• Follow written work instructions must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including
• those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Properly use required PPE
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Understand requirements, possess appropriate skills, and perform various welding processes in some positions on products of specific metal types
• Must be proficient in aluminum TIG and MIG process. 4 or more years of aluminum welding experience is preferred.
• Weld with an acceptable degree of proficiency, experience and knowledge, and meet various codes and specifications
• including AWS and ASME
• Perform material preparation, open set-up and fit to meet process requirements.
• Read blueprints, weld symbols and NDE symbols and interpret acceptance criteria
• Accurately perform visual inspection of weldments to confirm compliance to various codes and standards

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Weld experience preferred

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 4/10 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.