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Overview

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, is seeking experienced Welders to join their Repairs Division. The role involves fabricating and repairing metal components using various welding techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Weld/Repair GE type diaphragms and Westinghouse blade rings.
  • Reverse engineer and layout a diaphragm.
  • Perform weld repairs with 410 SS and Inco.
  • Weld repair all OEM type stationary blades.
  • Perform stick weld repairs.
  • Weld repair a tight throat, short pitch, 70 partition per half diaphragm.
  • Weld repair of nozzles.
  • Westinghouse stationary blade repair in place in the unit, nozzle plates still in the shell.
  • Weld repairing horizontal joints and shell fits.
  • Erosion damage in the hood.
  • Lashing lug weld repair.
  • Perform silver solder repairs.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED/Apprenticeship classes or trade school.
  • Welding vocational school training or experience in TIG and stick welding; MIG and sub-arc welding is a plus.
  • Experience Level I – no experience required.
  • Experience Level II – minimum 2 years of experience.
  • Experience Level III – minimum 5 years of experience.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally.
  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and after-hours.
  • Basic knowledge of welding procedures, practices, and techniques.
  • Familiar with Power Generation equipment (level II and level III).
  • Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrates and mag particle.
  • Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with welding.
  • Knowledge and ability to use common precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
  • Knowledge of silver solder repairs (level III).
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions.
  • Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, procedures, and other specifications (level III).
  • Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions (level II and level III).
  • Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs (level III).
  • Ability to lead other diaphragm welders and supervise work being performed at the customer site (level III).
  • Knowledge of arithmetic.
  • Good visual and auditory acuity.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Location: St. Louis, MO
  • Travel may be required up to 50%.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in St Louis, 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 St Louis, MO

St Louis, MO currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Missouri as a whole we're tracking 58 other active welding openings from 36 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in St Louis, or widen the search to Missouri.

MD&A currently has 1 other opening 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), Leonardo DRS (5), and Welding Shop in Kansas City, MO (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. 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. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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