Welder

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Welder for manual welding operations using MIG, TIG, and plasma welders to join parts, vessels, and enclosures to spec.

The role runs from 6:45am to 3:15pm, with responsibilities including preparing materials, setting up equipment, and ensuring weld quality. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years welding experience or completed a welding program, with ability to read measurements and drawings, and to work both independently and in

Qualifications

• 1–3 years welding experience or completion of a welding program/technical certificate.
• Ability to read and comprehend measurements and basic drawings/specifications.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods; lift up to 30 lb.
• Work well individually and in teams; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and/or parts for welding to specifications.
• Set up and operate equipment to cut, stamp, bend, form metal parts for welding.
• Perform welding using MIG, TIG, and plasma welders to join parts and vessels.
• Operate CNC plasma cutters and other electronically controlled welders as needed.
• Test finished welds for reliability and completeness; finish and re-weld if required.
• Clean and maintain welding equipment and support processes.

Skills

Welding basics

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Welding program or technical certificate

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

PAW/Spot welding

CNC plasma cutters

Job description

We are hiring a: Welder

St. Louis, MO

The Welder role in St. Louis, MO is a challenging opportunity for an individual interested in producing a high-quality product that will be used to enrich the lives of others. This position is responsible for performing manual welding operations using equipment that may include Mig, Tig, and Plasma welders to join parts, vessels, enclosures, etc. to accepted manufacturing standards.

Hours: 6:45am to 3:15pm

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and/or parts for welding to specifications
• Setup and operate equipment needed to cut, stamp, bend, form metal parts and materials for welding.
• May perform welding operations using spot, PAW, Mig, and Tig, welders to join parts, vessels, enclosures, etc.
• May use Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) plasma cutters and other electronically controlled welders to help cut and weld materials and parts.
• Test completed product for welding reliability and completeness. May clean, re-weld, grind and finish welding.
• Clean and do preventative maintenance on welding and preparation equipment as needed.
• Understands the specific facility requirements for standard work

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or light industrial environment, or completion of a welding program/technical certificate
• Basic understanding and demonstrated ability to perform welding techniques
• Ability to read and comprehend measurements and basic drawings/specifications
• Read and comprehend measurements
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to work individually and in teams
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds

Desired Qualifications

• One to three years of related work experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge with basic computer systems
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Welding experience in light industrial or manufacturing environment