Welder (Temporary)

Express Employment Professionals; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Industrial Welder for a chemical manufacturing facility in Saint Joseph, MO. This temporary role involves welding, fabrication, and repairs on industrial equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality in a chemical manufacturing environment.

You’ll read blueprints, prepare materials, and inspect welds, contributing to preventive maintenance and timely repairs in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Industrial welding experience required.
• Proficiency with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding as required.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify industrial equipment and metal components.
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, measurements, and weld symbols.
• Prepare materials by cutting, fitting, grinding, and positioning parts.
• Inspect completed welds for strength, accuracy, and quality.
• Maintain welding tools, equipment, and work areas.

Skills

Industrial welding experience

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Safety oriented

Tools

Grinders

Cutting tools

Torches

Measuring equipment

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced Industrial Welder for a well-established chemical manufacturing facility. This is not an internal Express position.

This role is ideal for a skilled welder who is comfortable working on industrial equipment, completing repairs, and fabricating components in a safety-focused manufacturing environment. This is a temporary position.

What You’ll Do

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding as required
• Fabricate, repair, and modify industrial equipment and metal components
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, measurements, and weld symbols
• Prepare materials by cutting, fitting, grinding, and positioning parts
• Inspect completed welds for strength, accuracy, and quality
• Assist with equipment repairs and preventive maintenance projects
• Identify worn or damaged components and recommend corrective action
• Maintain welding tools, equipment, and work areas
• Follow plant safety procedures and chemical manufacturing requirements
• Document completed repairs and communicate equipment concerns

What You’ll Need

• Previous industrial or manufacturing welding experience required
• Proficiency with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding processes
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols
• Experience using grinders, cutting tools, torches, and measuring equipment
• Strong fabrication, fitting, and mechanical problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce clean, consistent, and structurally sound welds
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
• Ability to work independently while supporting maintenance and production teams
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work around industrial equipment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Starting pay of $25 per hour
• Steady first-shift schedule
• Weekly pay
• Long-term employment potential
• Opportunity to expand your industrial welding and repair experience
• Work with an established local manufacturer
• Career growth in a skilled, high-demand trade

Location/Region: Saint Joseph, MO