Welder III

STS Technical Services; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking Welders in West Point, Mississippi, to support military and commercial vehicle assembly operations. The role focuses on GMAW and FCAW on an assembly line, following Welding Procedure Specifications and safety requirements.

The Welder will join, fabricate and repair metal components using welding equipment and fixtures, read weld symbols, and maintain high-quality workmanship while complying with project schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification, or certificate from a combination welding program.
• At least two years of welding experience.
• Experience welding heavy‑duty trucks, trailers or similar equipment.
• Ability to pass a welder qualification test before employment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment and manual tools.
• Ability to read and interpret welding work instructions.
• Ability to understand basic weld symbols.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to squat, kneel, push, pull and stand for extended periods.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold a current valid U.S. green card authorizing employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Weld and assemble metal components using handheld welding equipment.
• Set up welding machines and prepare parts for welding.
• Use hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures during fabrication and assembly.
• Follow specifications and written work instructions.
• Read and understand basic weld symbols.
• Prepare materials through welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning.
• Verify sufficient materials are available before beginning assigned work.
• Inspect completed welds for quality.
• Identify basic weld defects and apply acceptance criteria.
• Use standard fillet weld gauges.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specification machine settings.
• Measure and cut materials according to specifications.
• Select the correct welding materials for each application.
• Verify finished work meets required tolerances.
• Follow all applicable safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Welding knowledge

Read weld symbols

Minimal supervision

Lifting capability

Welding equipment understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certificate (accredited program)

Tools

Welding machines

Fillet weld gauges

Fixtures & jigs

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring Welders in West Point, Mississippi, to support military and commercial vehicle assembly operations.

This position performs Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on an assembly line while following approved specifications, Welding Procedure Specifications and established safety requirements.

The Welder will join, fabricate and repair metal components using appropriate welding techniques, tools, fixtures and equipment.

Position Overview

Welders are responsible for assembling and repairing metal components used in military and commercial vehicles. This role requires hands‑on welding experience, the ability to follow work instructions and weld symbols, and a strong understanding of weld quality and inspection requirements.

Candidates will be classified by welding tier based on the qualification test successfully completed.

Responsibilities

• Weld and assemble metal components using handheld welding equipment
• Set up welding machines and prepare parts for welding
• Use hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures during fabrication and assembly
• Follow specifications and written work instructions
• Read and understand basic weld symbols
• Prepare materials through welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning
• Verify sufficient materials are available before beginning assigned work
• Inspect completed welds for quality
• Identify basic weld defects and apply acceptance criteria
• Use standard fillet weld gauges
• Follow Welding Procedure Specification machine settings
• Measure and cut materials according to specifications
• Select the correct welding materials for each application
• Verify finished work meets required tolerances
• Follow all applicable safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification, or certificate from a combination welding program
• At least two years of welding experience
• Experience welding heavy‑duty trucks, trailers or similar equipment
• Ability to pass a welder qualification test before employment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment and manual tools
• Ability to read and interpret welding work instructions
• Ability to understand basic weld symbols
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to squat, kneel, push, pull and stand for extended periods
• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold a current valid U.S. green card authorizing employment in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding certificate from an accredited institution
• Previous GMAW or FCAW welding certifications
• Experience welding armor material on military vehicles

Welder Tier Requirements

Tier I

• Must pass a 2G Horizontal Groove welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020
• Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process

Tier II

• Must pass a 3G Vertical Groove welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020
• Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process

Tier III

• Must pass a 4G Overhead welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020
• Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.