Welder

Leonardo DRS; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in High Ridge, MO is looking for skilled welders to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for various welding processes on metals, ensuring produced work meets stringent quality standards and abiding by safety procedures. This role requires effective communication with multiple departments.

With a commitment to employee wellbeing, Leonardo DRS offers competitive salary packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside flexible work schedules, and wellness programs based on physical, emotional, and financial health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in specialty area e.g. welding.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Maintain a safe work environment adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality work to meet customer commitments.
• Perform various welding processes on metals.
• Coordinate communication regarding production processes.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Material preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Location: High Ridge, MO, US, 63049

Job ID: 114841

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Company Overview

DRS Marlo Coil manufactures robust heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility, and marine markets. Our custom engineered heat transfer solutions are used in a variety of configurations to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for process and building comfort. We pride ourselves on having equipment on most surface combatant ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy fleet. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is positioned for significant growth in the Industrial/Commercial markets.

• 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.
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• May perform more detailed task that require deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
• 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)
• Proper use of required PPE
• May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Understand requirements, possess appropriate skills, and perform various welding processes in all positions on products of all applicable metals
• Weld with a high degree of proficiency, experience and knowledge, able to meet various codes and standards including AWS and ASME
• Know, qualify and perform the following: MIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, and aluminum and combination; TIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, aluminum, and combination
• Perform material preparation, open set‑up and fit to meet process requirements proficiently in all required operations
• Read blueprints, weld symbols and NDE symbols and interpret acceptance criteria
• Coordinate effective communication regarding production processes with other departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Sales
• Accurately perform visual inspection of weldments to confirm compliance to various codes and standards
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance on all equipment
• Share technical requirements, techniques, safety information, etc. with peers
• If required, perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in specialty area e.g. welding

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 9/80 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.