Welder

Swafford-Kientzy Machine & Fabrication, INC; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Swafford-Kientzy Machine & Fabrication, Inc. seeks an experienced Welder/Fabricator for MIG, TIG and Stick work on structural and pipe projects in Troy, MO. This is a true job-shop environment with varied, custom projects from blueprints to finished product.

You will read drawings, lay out parts, fabricate with carbon, stainless, aluminum, and galvanized materials, and operate fabrication equipment. The role requires reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years welding/fabrication preferred.
• TIG and Stick welding experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and drawings.
• Strong measuring, layout, and math skills.
• Must pass a hands-on welding/fabrication test.
• Must have welding helmet, gloves, and basic PPE/tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical shop work.

Responsibilities

• MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
• Pipe welding.
• Custom equipment and component fabrication.
• Fabrication from blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Layout, measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembly.
• Working with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized material.
• Operating saws, presses, shears, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
• Performing occasional repair and field installation work.
• Setting up and adjusting welding equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Helping troubleshoot fabrication and welding problems.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Measuring & layout

Math skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Experienced Welder/Fabricator – MIG/TIG/Stick | Structural & Pipe

$22–$28/hr based on experience and skill level

Swafford-Kientzy Machine & Fabrication, Inc. (SKMF) is a family-owned custom fabrication shop in Troy, MO, looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team.

This is a true job-shop environment with a variety of custom projects—not repetitive production-line welding. You'll work on projects from blueprint and layout through fabrication and finished product.

What You'll Be Doing:

• MIG, TIG, and Stick welding
• Pipe welding
• Custom equipment and component fabrication
• Fabrication from blueprints, drawings, and work orders
• Layout, measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembly
• Working with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized material
• Operating saws, presses, shears, grinders, and other fabrication equipment
• Performing occasional repair and field installation work
• Setting up and adjusting welding equipment
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Helping troubleshoot fabrication and welding problems

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of welding/fabrication experience preferred
• TIG and Stick welding experience
• Experience reading blueprints and drawings
• Strong measuring, layout, and math skills
• Ability to fabricate and fit parts with attention to detail
• Experience with structural steel and/or pipe welding is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Must pass a hands‑on welding/fabrication test
• Must have welding helmet, gloves, and basic personal PPE/tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical shop work
• Machining, AutoCAD, millwright, installation, or other industrial fabrication experience is a plus.

Why Work at SKMF?

• Family-owned company
• Variety of custom projects
• Structural, pipe, and custom fabrication
• Work with steel, stainless, and aluminum
• No repetitive production-line welding
• Opportunity to use and expand your fabrication skills
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO and sick time
• Benefits available after 90 days

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Overtime, including Saturdays, may be required based on workload.

Interested?

If you're an experienced welder/fabricator who enjoys variety, custom projects, and building something from a drawing into a finished product, we'd like to meet you.

221 S. Moore School Rd.

Troy, MO 63379

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Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM