Welder - Up to 30.00 plus based on experience and qualifications

GAT Finishing Systems; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime

Paid holidays

Parental leave

60-day benefits eligibility

Job summary

GAT Systems in Missouri is hiring for entry-level and experienced MIG Welders/Fitters. The role involves interpreting mechanical blueprints, selecting tools and metals, safety-focused assembly, and welding on stainless steel and black iron. A strong attention to detail and math skills are required.

The team emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement. The company offers four 10-hour shifts, weekly pay, overtime, and guaranteed training with internal growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Approximately 2 years welding experience preferred.
• Must pass Fillet Welds- (1F) test for entry level.
• Must pass all-position test for experienced level.
• Forklift experience is a plus, but not required; training provided.
• Excellent stamina, strength, and dexterity.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
• Hourly rate negotiable based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Join metals to specifications.
• Prepare metals and surfaces for safe assembly.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications accurately.
• Read a tape measure for precise cuts.
• Regularly clean and inspect welding equipment.
• Operate cranes and transport materials to welding sites.
• Work with various power tools.
• Set machine parameters for welds.
• Diagnose issues and troubleshoot as needed.
• Communicate with plant manager or supervisor and suggest improvements.
• Apply black iron and stainless steel welding techniques.

Skills

Join metals to specifications

Interpret blueprints accurately

Read a tape measure

Operate cranes and machinery

Work with power tools

Determine machine settings

Diagnose and troubleshoot

Communicate with supervisor

Experience with black iron and SS weld

Excellent math skills

Education

High School Diploma

2 years welding experience preferred

Job description

GAT Systems is looking to add a new member to the team! Our company has been a B2B partner in the Custom Finishing industry for over 60 years. Our current openings are for an entry-level and experienced MIG Welder/Fitter in our plant. The individual will support various departments by interpreting mechanical blueprints, determining appropriate tools and metals, using cutting tools, and assembling metal pieces. The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail, excellent math skills, and be self-motivated and collaborative!

Why You Should Join The GAT Systems Team

• Work 4, ten-hour shifts
• Weekly Pay
• Competitive pay (Salary is negotiable based on education and relevant work experience.)
• Unlimited voluntary overtime
• Unconstrainted, creative work environment for an agile business
• Incentive Compensation Program
• A private company with a great growth trajectory.
• Fabrication on site, connected to well, equipped factory.
• Competitive benefits are available 60 days after the date of hire.
• Parental Leave for birthing and non birthing parents
• 13 paid holidays & Paid Time Off
• The company trains and promotes from within
• Co-workers' average tenure is 16 years!

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities We Are Looking For

• Join appropriate metals to specifications.
• Prepare metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assembly.
• Interpret specifications and blueprints accurately.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Regular cleaning and inspecting welding equipment and tools.
• Operate cranes and other machinery to transport materials to welding worksites.
• Work with various power tools.
• Determining machine settings.
• Diagnosing issues and troubleshooting as required.
• Communicate with the plant manager or supervisor, report any issues, and make suggestions for improvement.
• Must have experience with black iron and stainless steel welding techniques

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma
• 2 years of welding experience is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a Fillet Welds- (1F) test (entry-level)
• Must be able to pass an all-position test ( experienced level)
• Forklift experience is a plus, but not required. Will train.
• Excellent stamina, strength, and dexterity.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
• The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience

About us:

Our company has engineered, fabricated, and installed energy-smart finishing systems for over 60 years through innovation, patented technology, and processes. We offer cutting-edge designs and custom finishing solutions for turnkey systems that provide practical solutions for any size company across many industries. We put our focus on creating custom finishing solutions and process lines for companies in North America, Canada, and Mexico.

Our mission is to be the industry-leading custom finishing house that renders unique designs, and precise engineering and incorporates modern automation to every component of a finishing system. At GAT, we find daily success through intentionally living out our six core values: constant Improvement, unique culture, customer focus, value people, integrity, and a passion for winning.

To learn more about GAT Systems, please visit gat-systems.com.