Welder

Baker Hughes Company; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes seeks a Welder IV to contribute to the safe fabrication of high‑quality components in our manufacturing operations. You will review drawings, prepare materials, and perform MIG/TIG welds with a focus on accuracy, safety, and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, aligning parts, meeting production schedules, and performing layouts while maintaining quality standards. A welding certificate and NADCAP readiness help ensure success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 months of TIG & MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Intermediate math and reading skills.
• Ability to operate industrial welding equipment (MIG, TIG, manual/automatic welders, plasma cutters, cutting torches).
• Must meet QA welder qualifications (NADCAP).
• Strong attention to detail, quality, safety.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and welding instructions to understand requirements.
• Prioritize work orders to meet production schedules.
• Prepare materials for welding and perform layouts.
• Position, align, and fit components for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using manual and automatic tools.
• Maintain safety and follow procedures; adapt to workload.

Skills

TIG & MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Math & reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certificate

Tools

Manual welders

MIG welding tools

TIG welding tools

Plasma cutters

Job description

Welder Driving Precision Fabrication Through Skilled Welding & High‑Quality Craftsmanship? Do You Take Pride in Producing Safe, Accurate, and Reliable Welded Assemblies? Partner with the best Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion As a Welder, you are contributing to the safe and efficient fabrication of high‑quality components that support our manufacturing operations. You are ensuring that all welding activities are performed with precision, accuracy, and adherence to company standards. You are maintaining a strong focus on safety, craftsmanship, and productivity while supporting continuous improvement across the production environment. As a Welder, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing drawings and instructions to understand welding requirements
• Prioritizing work orders to meet production schedules
• Performing layouts and preparing materials for welding
• Positioning, aligning, and fitting components together accurately
• Bolting, clamping, and tack‑welding parts to secure them for final welding
• Setting up equipment and welding parts using manual and automatic welding tools
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with manufacturing procedures
• Performing additional duties as assigned based on workload and business needs

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have a welding certificate from a college or technical school, or equivalent experience
• Have at least 6 months of TIG & MIG welding experience
• Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Have intermediate math and reading skills
• Have the ability to safely operate industrial equipment including manual welders, MIG, TIG, automatic welders, plasma cutters, and cutting torches
• Have the ability to meet company QA welder qualifications (NADCAP certification)
• Have strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, accuracy, and safety
• Have the ability to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies
• Have strong time‑management skills and the ability to stay on task
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with peers, supervisors, management, and external representatives

Physical Requirements

• Motor skills sufficient to safely operate required tools and machinery
• Visual acuity of 20/30 or better, ability to read the Jaeger No. 2 chart at 16 inches, and satisfactory performance on the Ishihara color test (natural or corrected vision acceptable; tested annually at company expense)
• Ability to stand and/or walk for most of an 8–10-hour shift, with additional hours as needed for overtime
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds as required
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses and safety shoes

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Working flexible hours — flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role. You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: ARMO Welder IV

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias.