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Overview

The Associate Welder position at Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems involves producing quality work in welding while adhering to safety standards and continuous improvement practices. The company specializes in innovative naval power systems and has a strong presence in the U.S. Navy and commercial markets.

Responsibilities

  • Produce quality work to prescribed standards with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Follow written work instructions and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Participate in LEAN Events and 'Six S' activities.
  • Support and communicate the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
  • Understand requirements and perform various welding processes on specific metal types.
  • Weld with proficiency and meet various codes and specifications including AWS and ASME.
  • Perform material preparation and fit to meet process requirements proficiently in MIG.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and acceptance criteria.
  • Coordinate communication regarding production processes with other departments.
  • Perform visual inspection of weldments to confirm compliance with codes and standards.
  • Perform daily and weekly maintenance on all equipment.
  • Share technical requirements and safety information with peers.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
  • Competitive vacation and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in High Ridge, MO

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Missouri currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$33/hr across 67 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in High Ridge, MO

High Ridge, 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 90 other active welding openings from 49 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Missouri.

Leonardo DRS currently has 3 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 Webco Manufacturing (18), QPS Employment Group (8), and CGB Enterprises, Inc. (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.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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