Welder (MIG/TIG) – 2nd/3rd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Altec; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Shift differential

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Career growth

US Made in America

Job summary

Altec designs and manufactures equipment that powers utility, telecom, and essential services across the U.S. Made in America and built to last, our gear helps communities connect, restore power, and stay safe. We offer training, development, and long-term careers with work-life balance.

We are hiring Welders for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will weld, read blueprints, cut with torch or plasma, and assemble components onto chassis.

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 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 precision using MIG welding techniques to craft components that support utility and telecom heroes.
• Read blueprints and schematics to bring complex assemblies to life.
• Cut through steel with torch or plasma like a pro, shaping parts that keep America running.
• Assemble the extraordinary—install truck and body components onto chassis using your hands, tools, and ingenuity.
• Own your craft—perform rework when needed and ensure every weld meets Altec’s high standards.
• Keep it clean—maintain a tidy workspace and uphold safety like it’s second nature.
• Be the teammate everyone wants—flex across jobs, support the schedule, and bring your best every shift.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Fabrication

Off-shift willingness

Job description

Altec designs and manufactures equipment that powers utility, telecom, and essential services across the U.S. Made in America and built to last, our gear helps communities connect, restore power, and stay safe. We offer training, development, and long-term careers with work-life balance.

We are hiring Welders for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will weld, read blueprints, cut with torch or plasma, and assemble components onto chassis.