Lead Welder
Location
Lebanon, MO
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted on August 25, 2026
Location
Lebanon, MO
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted on August 25, 2026
<p><b><i><u>POSITION SUMMARY:</u></i></b></p><p>The Lead Welder initially trains A & B welders, ensures proper performance of job duties with a high degree of quality. Inspects the work and corrects any defects. As rate or processes change, the Lead Welder assists the Weld Supervisor with organizing and re-balancing to ensure smooth production flow. The assembly line process requires outfitters to work as a team in close proximity with a diversified group of peers, it is crucial the Lead Welder monitors and responds to any signs of work place conflict.</p><p></p><p><b><i><u>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</u></i></b></p><ul><li><p>Monitors flow & react to abnormalities.</p></li><li><p>Balances lines & delegates workload based on production levels.</p></li><li><p>Trains operators per standards.</p></li><li><p>Audits to ensure all safety, quality & delivery standards are meet.</p></li><li><p>Ensures employee has proper safety equipment & tools to perform their job.</p></li><li><p>Inspects work & fixes as required.</p></li><li><p>Delegates schedules & monitors.</p></li><li><p>T<span>racks hourly production utilizing established lean procedures.</span></p></li><li><p>ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><u>EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:</u></i></b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum Degree Required: High school or equivalent</p></li><li><p>Experience: Preferred at least 1 year of experience</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY</u></i></b></p><ul><li><p>Basic understanding of welding machine controls, function and ability to adjust per requirements</p></li><li><p>Broad knowledge of each work station and specific critical to quality task</p></li><li><p>Customer Champion</p></li><li><p>High degree of Character & Values</p></li><li><p>Good Work Ethic</p></li><li><p>Analytical / Problem solving skills</p></li><li><p>Good communication</p></li><li><p>Ability to develop & attract talent</p></li><li><p>Leadership skills</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><u>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:</u></i></b></p><ul><li><p>N/A</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><u>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</u></i></b></p><ul><li><p>Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.</p></li><li><p>Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to see details at close range.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><u>INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT</u></i></b>:</p><ul><li><p><span>Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Full Time Benefits Summary:</b><br />Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!</p><ul><li>Medical</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>Health Savings Account</li><li>Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Voluntary benefits</li><li>401k Retirement Savings</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid vacation</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Bass Pro Cares Fund</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>Reasonable Accommodations</i></p><p style="text-align:left">Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.<br />If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at <span class="WDM0">hrcompliance@basspro.com.</span></p>White River Marine Group
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Missouri currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 60 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
Lebanon, MO is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Missouri as a whole we're tracking 80 other active welding openings from 53 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Missouri.
Bass Pro Shops currently has 2 other openings live in Missouri, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Missouri at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are QPS Employment Group (8), Webco Manufacturing (6), and Express Employment Professionals Defunct (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within Missouri, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Saint Louis at $29/hr and Kansas City at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Lead Welder figures were last recalculated when this page was built.