Job Description

Position Title: Welder/Fabricator Wage: $25.00-$28.00 per hour Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm; 4:30pm-3:00am (Mon-Thurs) We are seeking skilled and motivated Welders to join a great manufacturing and fabrication team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding, fabricating, and assembling metal components according to blueprints, specifications, and quality standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment. Welder/Fabricator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform MIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials. - Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and production drawings. - Measure, cut, fit, align, and assemble materials prior to welding. - Inspect completed welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications. - Operate welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, saws, and fabrication equipment. - Maintain proper welding settings and perform routine equipment maintenance. - Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times. - Work closely with supervisors, quality personnel, and team members to meet production goals. - Complete quality checks and documentation as required. - Maintain a clean and organized work area. Mandatory Requirements: - 3+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment - Ability to pass a weld test. - Experience with MIG welding processes. - Ability to read blueprints and understand welding symbols. - Strong attention to detail and quality standards. - Basic math and measurement skills. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods. - Welding certifications are a plus but not required. Preferred Skills:  - Fabrication experience. - Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts. - Knowledge of AWS welding standards. - Familiarity with precision measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, and micrometers. - Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. Physical Requirements: - Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the shift. - Lift, push, pull, and carry materials up to 50 pounds. - Ability to work in varying temperatures and manufacturing environments. - Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment. What We Offer - Competitive pay based on experience and welding skill level. - Overtime opportunities available. - Health, dental, and vision benefits. - Paid holidays and vacation. - Career growth and advancement opportunities. - Stable work environment with a safety-first culture. About us: 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 and 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.

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How this job compares in Liberty, MO

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 17% below the $24/hr median for welding jobs across Missouri, where the middle half runs $22–$31/hr across 38 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 5% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Liberty, MO

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Liberty, MO, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Missouri as a whole we're tracking 63 other active welding openings from 36 employers. Browse welding jobs across Missouri.

QPS Employment Group currently has 6 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 (6), Welding Shop in Kansas City, MO (6), and Leonardo DRS (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. 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.

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