Welder

QPS Employment Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group seeks an experienced Welder for its North Kansas City, MO location on the 2nd shift. This role emphasizes MIG welding on stainless steel and galvanized parts, with a required weld test and opportunities to learn new fabrication techniques.

You will work 1:30pm-12:00am, Monday–Thursday, with a pay rate of $20.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience, and room to grow through cross-training and safety-focused practices.

Qualifications

• Prior MIG welding experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Familiarity with welding safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Apply welding process to materials and repair welds per specifications.
• Cross-train on other departments and work as a team member.
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on welding equipment and finished products.
• Weld various metals such as stainless steel and galvanized.
• Read and understand tape measures, gauges, work orders, charts, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of welding processes (Fuel Gas, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc).

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Position Title:

Welder

Wage:

$20.00-$22.00/hour Based on experience

Shift:

2nd

Hours:

1:30pm-12:00am Monday-Thursday

We are searching for candidates with prior MIG welding experience for our 2nd shift Welder role located in North Kansas City, MO. This company offers room to grow learning tasks in fabrication in addition to new welding techniques. If interested, candidates will have to complete a weld test. Please apply with updated work history.

Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply appropriate welding process to materials and repair welds on parts per specifications
• Perform as a team member which requires you to cross-train on other departments
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on welding equipment and completed products
• Weld various metals such as stainless steel and galvanized
• Read and understand tape measures, various gauges, work orders, charts, and safety regulations
• Knowledge and skills with multiple welding processes (Fuel Gas, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc)

Welder Requirements:

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Able to stand, walk, and sit for extended amounts of time
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel as needed
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• High level of attention to detail and organized
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with customers, coworkers, and leaders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient with computers, including handheld scanners
• Function with a team, take direction, and have a positive attitude

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.