Job Description

Position Title: Welder

Wage: $24-$25/hour (raises after 90 days)

Shift: 1st

Hours: 5am-1:30pm Monday-Friday

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Welder for a company in Kansas City, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity on 1st shift.

Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Perform structural welding (MIG) on steel and aluminum
  • Complete weld preparation, assembly, and finishing (including grinding)
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
  • Operate welding equipment, fabrication tools, and shop machinery
  • Select appropriate filler materials for different alloys
  • Inspect and self-check completed work for accuracy and quality
  • Troubleshoot and resolve welding and fabrication issues
  • Collaborate with plant manager, supervisors, drafters, and team members
  • Maintain organized workspace and follow housekeeping standards
  • Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers

Welder Requirements:

  • Experience in structural welding and metal fabrication (preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with welding equipment and shop tools
  • Experience reading blueprints and technical drawings
  • Prior work in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment (preferred)
  • Experience working in field environments or industrial job sites (preferred)
  • Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
  • Proficiency in welding techniques and fabrication processes
  • Knowledge of steel alloys, aluminum, and filler materials
  • Familiarity with fabrication shop operations and equipment
  • Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
  • Effective verbal communication and teamwork skills
  • High attention to detail and quality control
  • Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Safety-focused mindset
  • Fabrication shop with exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, and machinery
  • Occasional exposure to outdoor industrial environments
  • Physically demanding role requiring standing, lifting, and movement
  • Regular attendance and reliability required

IND999

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