TIG Welder
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Located in Riverside, MO
Salary: $24/hr. - $28/hr.
We are currently seeking an experienced Fitter/Welder for a manufacturing facility in Riverside, MO.
The Fitter/Welder is responsible for the fabrication, fitting, and welding of large, complex steel structures and stainless-steel machinery components. This role ensures materials are accurately cut, prepared, aligned, fitted, and welded according to engineering drawings and specifications. The ideal candidate has strong blueprint-reading skills, hands-on fabrication experience, and the ability to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Fit and assemble large-scale steel structures and machinery components per engineering drawings and weld maps
- Review work orders and fabrication documents to plan tools, materials, and processes
- Perform torch cutting, beveling, and grinding operations for weld preparation
- Prepare, assemble, align, and tack weld parts prior to final welding
- Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
- Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment (GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
- Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, distortion, or expansion
- Lay out, position, and secure parts using straightedges, squares, calipers, rulers, and tape measures
- Mark fit-up structures with correct weld joint identification prior to welding sequence
- Perform pre-fit welding tasks including filling gaps and building edges for proper alignment
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib hoists to move materials safely
- Inspect materials and equipment and report defects to supervision
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine maintenance needs
- Maintain quality, safety, and productivity standards
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
- Perform additional fabrication-related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding
- 3–5 years of blueprint reading experience
- Strong knowledge of steel fabrication and fitting processes
- Experience with torch cutting, grinding, fitting, and tack welding
- Proficiency reading a tape measure
- Ability to work with precision and strong manual dexterity
- Familiarity with fabrication shop equipment and material handling systems
- Ability to work overtime, including occasional weekends as needed
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Willingness to submit to background screening, drug screen, weld test, physical, and agility test
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, climb, and reach
- Occasionally works at heights
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60–70 pounds
- Requires close vision and color vision
- Manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities).
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Express Office: Northland KC
301 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
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