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Gator Graphics

Welder/Fabricator/Installer

Location

Warrensburg, MO

Wage

$18.5 – $25/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingStick WeldingAluminum
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Posted on October 1, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Gator Graphics is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator & Installer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in welding and fabrication and can work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Weld and fabricate metal components according to specifications and blueprints.
  • Assemble parts and structures using various tools and machinery.
  • Operate a sheet metal brake machine for bending metal to required angles.
  • Utilize basic math skills to calculate dimensions and tolerances for projects.
  • Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborate with team members on construction site tasks as required.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints accurately.
  • Provide feedback to the fabrication & install lead and company leadership on process improvements and equipment maintenance schedules.
  • Assist in the field with larger installation projects.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in a related field is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools.
  • Basic electrical knowledge and understanding of local building codes.
  • Comfort working at heights and in various weather conditions.
  • Effective communication abilities, both verbal and written.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude.
  • Aluminum Welding: 2-3 years (Required).
  • Fabrication/Welding/Installation: 2-3 years (Required).
  • MIG Welding: 1 year (Required).
  • Blueprint Reading: 1 year (Preferred, Not Required).

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Willingness to travel locally and potentially stay overnight for projects (Possibly overnight 1-2 times per year if required).
  • Flexibility to work overtime (dependent on peak times of year).
  • Guaranteed 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities.
  • Work Location: In person.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Warrensburg, MO

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 19% below the $27/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Missouri, where the middle half runs $22–$28/hr across 8 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 38% 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 Warrensburg, MO

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Warrensburg, 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 86 other active welding openings from 55 employers. Browse welding jobs across Missouri.

The most active employers in Missouri at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are QPS Employment Group (8), 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.

Within Missouri, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Saint Charles at $26/hr and Kansas City at $26/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG 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. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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