Express Saint Louis

Overview

The Stick Welder position involves the design, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of metal sheet structures on rigs, ships, and barges in industrial and marine environments. Candidates must have strong stick welding experience and the ability to work safely in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components to repair or fabricate parts for crane buckets, ship holds, barges, and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production schedules.
• Inspect, measure, test, and adjust completed welds and fabricated components to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Assemble, align, clamp, and fit metal components prior to welding or heat treatment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding machines, torches, grinders, and related equipment.
• Heat, grind, burn, and fit metal parts using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Monitor welding and fitting processes to prevent overheating or material damage.
• Fabricate and fit substrates as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum 3 years of stick welding experience.
• Prior experience in shipyards, marine, or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of mechanical maintenance and metal fabrication.
• Working knowledge of welding equipment, tools, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read measurements and perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and customer service.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work at significant heights.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, stoop, squat, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work around water and grain handling environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wet, or humid conditions.
• Manual dexterity, arm/hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
• Ability to wear and properly use required PPE.
• Ability to work in high-dust environments.
• Near, far, and peripheral vision with depth perception.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person and over two-way radio.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• 5%–20% travel may be required depending on facility needs.
• Travel may include off-site training or temporary work at alternate locations.