Welder / Fabricator

Laborup; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborup in Missouri is hiring welders/fabricators to produce metal parts in a production environment. This hands-on role follows blueprints and work instructions, positions and secures parts, and adjusts welding equipment to complete welds in various positions.

You will use grinders and finishing tools, operate overhead cranes, and work across multiple production areas. Training and advancement are available through Welder Qualification Test completion, with shifts on 1st and 2nd.

Qualifications

• Comfortable wearing a standard welding helmet for extended periods.
• Ability to read basic work instructions and follow production procedures.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable attendance; ability to work overtime when production demands require it.

Responsibilities

• Perform production welding on metal parts and assemblies.
• Complete welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Position, fit, and secure components prior to welding.
• Adjust welding equipment and machine settings as needed.
• Measure parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Clean and finish completed welds using grinders, wire wheels, and needle guns.
• Heat and form metal components when required.
• Operate overhead cranes to safely move and position parts.
• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Cross-train and assist in different production areas.
• Follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, and 6S procedures.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Overtime

Attendance

Tools

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Welding equipment

Job description

We’re hiring Welders / Fabricators to fabricate high-quality metal parts, subassemblies, and finished products in a production manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on welding role where you’ll work from blueprints and work instructions, position and secure metal components, adjust welding equipment, complete welds in multiple positions, and inspect your work to make sure it meets quality standards.

You’ll also use grinders and other finishing tools, operate overhead cranes to position parts, and work across different production areas as needed.

What makes this role great:

• Hands‑On Welding Work: Spend your shift actively welding, fitting, grinding, and assembling metal components
• Multiple Welding Positions: Gain experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Production Variety: Work on different parts, subassemblies, and finished products across multiple production areas
• Opportunity to Grow: Cross‑train across the operation and build broader manufacturing experience
• Certification‑Based Role: Candidates will complete and maintain a Welder Qualification Test

Job Details:

• Hiring on 1st and 2nd shift
• $21‑26/hr based on experience and shift
• Full time, direct hire

Responsibilities

• Perform production welding on metal parts and assemblies
• Complete welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Position, fit, and secure components prior to welding
• Adjust welding equipment and machine settings as needed
• Measure parts to ensure they meet specifications
• Clean and finish completed welds using:
  • Grinders
  • Wire wheels
  • Needle guns
• Heat and form metal components when required
• Operate overhead cranes to safely move and position parts
• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy
• Cross‑train and assist in different production areas
• Follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, and 6S procedures

Qualifications

Required

• Comfortable wearing a standard welding helmet for extended periods
• Ability to read basic work instructions and follow production procedures
• Ability to use basic measuring tools
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment
• Reliable attendanceAbility to work overtime when production demands require it

Preferred

• 1+ year of welding experience
• Previous manufacturing or production welding experience
• Welding certification from an accredited institution
• Blueprint reading experience
• Experience welding in multiple positions
• Experience operating overhead cranes
• Experience with weld cleanup and finishing tools