QPS Employment Group

Position Title: Welder Wage: $24.00/hour Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 5:00am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm-2:00am Monday-Thursday Join a growing manufacturing team in Independence, MO as a Welder! Perform MIG and TIG welding, assist with production, and learn to operate various shop equipment in a hands-on environment. Choose from 1st shift (5:30am to 3:30pm) or 2nd shift (3:30pm-2:00am), Monday to Thursday. Great potential to hire opportunity to build your welding skills and grow in manufacturing. Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Assist machine operators with daily production tasks and material handling - Learn to operate manufacturing equipment, including fiber lasers, press brakes, and other fabrication machinery - Perform MIG and TIG welding on a variety of materials, following blueprints, specifications, and quality standards - Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal parts and products using welding and other fabrication techniques - Use hand and power tools safely and effectively - Perform fabrication and assembly of parts and products - Grind, sand, deburr, and finish welded components to meet production and quality requirements - Hand pick, sort, package, and prepare finished products for shipment - Operate sanders, soldering equipment, and other finishing tools as needed - Load, unload, and move materials throughout the shop - Perform basic machine setup - Inspect completed welds and finished products for quality and accuracy - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment - Follow all company safety procedures and perform other duties as assigned - Potential to train and become certified to operate a forklift Welder Requirements: - Manufacturing, fabrication, or shop experience is required - Experience with MIG and TIG welding required; ability to read welding symbols and blueprints is a plus - Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes - Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and welding equipment - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and stand for extended periods - Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Commitment to workplace safety and following all welding and shop safety procedures IND060 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.