Job Description

Overview

The Welder position at Leonardo DRS involves producing quality work in welding processes for naval power systems and supporting solutions for the U.S. Navy and other navies. The company, DRS Marlo Coil, specializes in manufacturing heat transfer and air handling equipment for various markets.

Responsibilities

  • Produce quality work to prescribed standards with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Follow written work instructions.
  • Work under minimal supervision on non-routine tasks, adapting procedures and techniques as needed.
  • Perform detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience.
  • Communicate effectively with other functional departments.
  • Resolve most questions and problems, referring complex issues to higher levels.
  • Serve as a resource for resolving complex problems.
  • Demonstrate good decision-making ability and be a self-starter.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures.
  • Properly use required PPE.
  • Assist in orienting and training lower-level employees.
  • Participate in LEAN Events and action teams.
  • Support and communicate the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
  • Understand and perform various welding processes on applicable metals.
  • Weld with proficiency to meet various codes and specifications.
  • Perform material preparation and set-up for process requirements.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
  • Coordinate communication regarding production processes with other departments.
  • Perform visual inspections of weldments for compliance.
  • Conduct daily and weekly maintenance on all equipment.
  • Share technical requirements and safety information with peers.
  • Perform all aspects of inspection as required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
  • Competitive vacation and health/emergency leave.
  • Paid parental leave and community service hours.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

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 $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 34 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 1 employer. Across Missouri as a whole we're tracking 58 other active welding openings from 36 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 4 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 (5), Welding Shop in Kansas City, MO (5), and Leonardo DRS (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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