🔩 Now Hiring: Welder 📍 Location: Oakville, Missouri 💵 Pay: \$24–\$30/hr 🕕 Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Weld the Backbone of River Industry Are you a skilled welder ready to take on a hands-on role in barge repair and fabrication? Join a team where your craftsmanship keeps vital infrastructure afloat. We’re looking for experienced welders who take pride in precision and thrive in dynamic environments. 🔧 What You’ll Do • Perform Stick and MiG welding on barges undergoing repair. • Grind and prep surfaces for clean, strong welds. • Read and interpret blueprints and welding diagrams. • Use torch cutting techniques to shape and modify metal. • Measure and fit materials accurately using tape measures. • Collaborate with the machine shop to source precise materials. 🛠️ What You Bring • Proficiency in MiG and Stick welding. • Experience with torch cutting, grinding, and fitting. • Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints. • Experience in fabrication and metalwork. • Welding certifications (preferred). • Shipyard experience (a plus). • Willingness to work in all weather conditions—rain, snow, heat, and wind. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Arnold,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Position Title: Welder Wage: $30-$35/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6am-2:30pm We're actively hiring skilled MIG Welders for a 1st shift position (6am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday) in O'Fallon, MO. Pay starts at $30-$35 per hour, based on experience. Background check required. Work in an office and production environment with 100% of time expected to be on-site. Will travel 1-2 times a year for 3-5 days per trip. Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Fabricate advanced parts/weldments according to blueprints and drawings - Fabricate advanced part/weldments by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces, setting up and measuring assemblies - Verify welding results by inspecting and testing welds - Update job knowledge by participating in company provided training opportunities - MIG and TIG aluminum, steel, and stainless steel - Pass AWS 3G plate (vertical uphill and downhill), 6G pipe, both using the GMAW and GTAW processes for aluminum and carbon steel - Help in other areas/departments of the shop when needed - Working knowledge of fabrication equipment to include but not limited to basic calibrated tools (tape measure, caliper, angle finder, etc.) hand tools, powered metal working machinery - Advanced knowledge of layout techniques Welder Requirements: - Understand and follow company practices for employee safety/ injury avoidance, use of fall protection equipment, job-site organization, and FOD prevention - Understand and follow company job effectiveness initiatives (BFDI, JFTT, Color Coded Tape Communication, Welding Punch Lists, etc.) at the direction of supervisor or more experienced Assembler - Perform FOD inspections - Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job - Keep machinery and work area clean, safe, maintained, and organized - Ability to read and interpret instructions and advanced blueprints - Ability to know advanced measurements and basic shop math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals - Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists - Ability to be certified to specifications of the AWS and in-house CWI - Ability to lead a team through a job while meeting all expectations of safety, quality, and effectiveness - Ability to apply principles of metallurgy preheating and post heating - Exert between 30-50 pounds of force regularly - Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms - Standing for sustained periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving - Picking, pinching, typing, working, primarily with fingers; grasping; applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm; repetitive motion, substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers - Subject to noise that may require ear plugs - Subject to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or chemicals - High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum 4+ years of experience in the metal fabrication and welding industry with a practical working knowledge of the GMAW and STAW processes QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process - Over 40 years of staffing experience Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. korea.willingham@ IND999
See More Details >>Overview: Job Status/Type: Full Time Hourly Position Level: Mid Level (5 years experience minimum) Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Benefits: • Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best • 401K match • FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks! Perks: • Complimentary tickets for friends and family • Discounts on food and park merchandise • Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings Responsibilities: Responsibilities • Weld items as specified by layout, blue prints, weld procedures, diagrams, work orders, and oral directions. • Operate machine shop equipment when required or needed. • Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Clean and degrease weld joints or work pieces using brush, grinder, or chemicals. • Prepare broken parts by grooving or scarfing surfaces. • Capable of positioning work piece using clamps or jigs. • Able to follow all company policies, rules, and regulations. • Perform Ride Mechanic duties when welding is not available. Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.). Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Related degree or vocational training preferred. License or Certification: Able to pass company required performance tests including 6G weld test in 2' and 8' steel pipe within 60 days of employment. Experience: Typically requires 5 years welding experience Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Missouri typically begins with a technical apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is experiencing a robust demand, with projections indicating a 3% growth in job opportunities from 2022 to 2027. In Missouri, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $60,000 annually. Educational pathways such as trade schools and welding programs facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with substantial earning potential.
