About the position Responsibilities • Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and welding procedures to ensure accurate welding. • Uses template, pattern, scribe, etc. to mark and lay out material. • Aligns and assembles product for welding using crane, lever hoist, chains, etc. • Uses cutting or plasma torch to burn to precision layout. • Adheres to safety protocols to create a secure work environment. Requirements • High School Diploma or GED. • Proficiency in welding techniques, including MIG, and Stick welding. • Technical training or welding experience strongly preferred. • Ability to work with precision instruments. • Good attention to detail and organizational skills. Benefits • Competitive wages. • Opportunities for overtime. • Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, disability, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation and 401K.
See More Details >>Welder (Fabricator) Job Highlights Title Welder (Fabricator) Type Full Time Experience Not Indicated Function Management/Manufacturing Location Sikeston, MO, United States Company Contech Engineered Solutions Company Profile Contech Engineered Solutions provides cost-effective site solutions to contractors, engineers, and developers on projects. The portfolio consists of bridges, erosion control, drainage, sanitary sewer, retaining walls, and stormwater management products. Job Profile The company is seeking a Welder (Fabricator) who plans, lies out, assembles, and welds accessories and special products. Educational Qualification • High School Diploma or GED • Welding Certification (preferred) Work Experience • Certification in forklift operation (preferred) Duties/Responsibilities • Adheres to Contech’s Employee Expectations • Aligns and assembles structures for welding using cranes, cum-a-long, chains, etc. • Analyzes requirements, plans layout, and fabrication details. • Applies paint to welded areas. • Applies tack weld to hold assembled parts in alignment. • Completes post-shift daily paperwork • Completes Pre Shift daily audit • Completes production/quality control paperwork • Informs management of needed maintenance operations or supply purchases. • Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion. • Peens and sledges fitting to obtain fit up for welding. • Receives instructions and schedules from plant supervision. • Tags and marks structure as required. • Uses the cutting torch to burn to the precision layout. • Uses template, pattern, scribe, etc. to mark and lay out material. • Uses wire brush to remove slag and weld spatter from fitting. • Welds the seams completely by electric arc or gas welding procedures. • Other duties assigned Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Ability to work with precision instruments • Good attention to detail and organizational skills Benefits/Perks • The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and PTO during the first year of employment. Employer’s Statement Contech Engineered Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identification, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Sikeston, MO, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The American Welding Society reports approximately 771,000 welders nationwide, with a significant demand for new professionals, especially in manufacturing and infrastructure development. Welders in Sikeston, MO, earn an average of $1,000 per week, with an annual overtime average of $52,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $51,000 annually for experienced professionals.
