Becoming a welder in St. Louis, MO, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In St. Louis, the average weekly wage for welders is approximately $1,610, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,885 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding and fabrication, with the ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints. This role involves working with various welding techniques and tools to create high-quality metal components for our projects. Duties • Perform welding tasks using techniques such as Stick welding and Plasma cutting to fabricate metal components. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to execute precise welds. • Utilize hand tools and equipment safely and effectively, ensuring all work meets industry standards. • Assemble and fit metal parts together, ensuring accuracy in dimensions and specifications. • Operate cranes and other lifting equipment to position materials as needed during the fabrication process. • Adhere to safety protocols and industry codes/standards throughout all welding operations. • Conduct routine inspections of completed work to ensure quality control. Experience • Proven experience in welding and fitting roles, with a strong understanding of various welding processes. • Familiarity with mechanical knowledge related to metal fabrication and assembly. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. • Experience with hand tools, cranes, and other machinery used in the welding process is preferred. • Knowledge of relevant codes and standards applicable to the welding industry is advantageous. Join us in delivering exceptional quality through your skills as a Welder/Fitter! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Referral program • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Ben Hur Steel Worx's goal is to be the leading authority and top performer of steel construction services. We have been committed to providing the best product and services to our customers for over 100 years. Our employees are committed to our values of safety, customer success, operational success, integrity and respect. Join the Ben Hur team as we work to make customers, communities and employees lives better through high value construction services. Ben Hur offers a competitive salary and benefits. Starting pay for the Fitter/Welder position is based on education, experience and skill level. Starting hourly salary $25.00 to $32.00 per hour . Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, and 401K with match. SUMMARY The Fitter/Welder is responsible for various types of weld preparation, fit-up of components, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Weld various types of sizes and shapes of materials to standard welding codes. Primary welding process is FCAW in flat and horizontal positions, requiring attention to detail. Material is all carbon steel, mainly beams and columns. RESPONSIBILITIES • Dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. • Operate grinders, arc air, cutting torch and other hand-held tools. • Layout, fit-up, and weld plates, clip angle, channel and other misc. items to structural beams and columns. • Determine required equipment and welding method to complete complex or difficult assignments • Read blueprints to determine measurements • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations • Lays out, positions, and tack welds parts and assemblies according to specifications • Fabricate and fit steel pieces • Perform full penetration in the 1G and 2G position • Position work pieces using an overhead crane or a jib crane • Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications • Maintain and complete all required records. • Follow all safety rules and practices • May be involved in safety committees or initiatives REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to pass a weld certification test that involves visual inspection, UT test and/or lab testing • Candidates must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16" and have strong math skills • FCAW process experience preferred • Overhead crane experience preferred • Some College/Vocational Welding Program or Coursework and/or minimum 3-year experience Preferred WORKING CONDITIONS • Plant manufacturing environment • Full-time position, Monday-Friday 1st or 2nd shift operations, overtime required including some Saturdays PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Must be able to move around the production floor. • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a repeated basis throughout the day, 25 to 50 pounds frequently during the day, 50 to 75 pounds occasionally during the day and 75 to 100 pounds several times during the day. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
See More Details >>We are working with a manufacturing company in the Creve Coeur area. They build and manufacturer their own line of machines. We are looking for 2nd shift welders. Must know how to how to work from prints. The right candidate will know how to MIG and Stick weld. Must be able to work 2:30pm to 11pm Monday through Friday. Base pay is $20 to $25.00hr plus 2nd shift differential of $2.00hr. Please forward a resume or call 314 961 4700 Company DescriptionWe are a skilled recruitment firm located in St Louis MO. All are jobs are long term permanent positions. Please forward your resume or call 314 961 4700.
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