Express Skilled Trades - Kansas City

Overview

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing company in the U.S. and Canada, helping individuals find jobs and providing workforce solutions. They are currently seeking an experienced Fitter/Welder for a manufacturing facility in Riverside, MO.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit, and weld large, complex steel structures and stainless-steel machinery components.
• Ensure materials are accurately cut, prepared, aligned, fitted, and welded according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.