Welder – 2nd & 3rd Shift with Competitive Pay

Altec; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage + shift diff

Medical, dental, vision

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Training & certifications

Career growth

US-made products

Job summary

Altec in Saint Joseph, MO is hiring Welders for 2nd and 3rd shifts to power essential services across the U.S. Build equipment that keeps utilities running and communities connected.

You will weld using MIG and read blueprints, cut and shape steel, install truck and body components, and keep safety and quality at the forefront. Altec supports your training and offers competitive pay with shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding knowledge from experience or vocational school.
• Experience with wire feed welding (MIG/TIG), cutting, and metal fabrication.
• Ability to pass a preliminary weld test and complete AWS D1.1 Code certification within 60 days of hire.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Willingness to work off-shift (especially 3rd shift).

Responsibilities

• Fuse metal with MIG welding techniques to craft components that support utility and telecom infrastructure.
• Read blueprints and schematics to assemble complex parts.
• Cut through steel with torch or plasma and shape parts.
• Assemble truck and body components onto chassis using hands and tools.
• Perform rework as needed to meet Altec's standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Flex across tasks and support the schedule each shift.

Skills

Welding knowledge

MIG/TIG welding experience

Blueprints reading

Safety oriented

Teamwork

Off-shift willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Altec in Saint Joseph, MO is hiring Welders for 2nd and 3rd shifts to power essential services across the U.S. Build equipment that keeps utilities running and communities connected.

You will weld using MIG and read blueprints, cut and shape steel, install truck and body components, and keep safety and quality at the forefront. Altec supports your training and offers competitive pay with shift differential.