Uncertified Welder

Leonardo DRS; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO is seeking skilled aluminum welders for 3rd shift hours, with strong TIG and MIG abilities.

Responsibilities include producing quality welds, reading blueprints, following safety rules, and meeting customer commitments. Requires a high school diploma or GED and preferred weld school certification. Competitive benefits and a 4/10 schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in aluminum TIG and MIG welding.
• Able to read and interpret welding blueprints and symbols.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality welds to required standards with focus on continuous improvement.
• Follow written work instructions and safety procedures (incl. WHMIS).
• Use PPE properly and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support company mission, values and culture.
• Possess the skills to perform welding on aluminum using relevant processes.
• Weld with proficiency to meet codes and specifications (AWS/ASME).
• Prepare materials, set up and fit to process requirements.
• Read blueprints and interpret welding symbols for acceptance criteria.
• Conduct visual inspection of welds to verify compliance.

Skills

Aluminum TIG/WIG MIG

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Weld school certification - preferred
• 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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