Staffmark

Wabtec Now hiring for a Welder – Direct Hire

Location: Kansas City, MO

Pay Rate: $30.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed.

Ignite Your Welding Career with Us!

Wabtec is seeking an experienced Welder to perform advanced welding, fabrication, and repair work on locomotive components and rail equipment. This highly skilled position is responsible for complex weld build-up repairs, critical welding applications, and precision fabrication work that supports the remanufacturing process. The ideal candidate has extensive welding experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to produce high-quality welds that meet company, industry, and customer standards. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Welder career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, and other welding processes.

• Complete weld build-up repairs, code welding, and critical component repairs.

• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, schematics, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

• Align, fit, fabricate, and weld components while maintaining dimensional accuracy.

• Perform air carbon arc gouging and weld repairs on defective areas.

• Inspect completed welds and identify defects requiring corrective action.

• Utilize grinders, plasma cutters, torches, and fabrication equipment.

• Support production schedules while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to less experienced welders.

• Maintain compliance with AWS D15.1 and company welding standards.

• Participate in cross-training and support operational needs throughout the facility.

• Follow all PPE requirements, safety procedures, and quality protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from a trade school or technical welding program preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of welding experience for external candidates.

• Ability to read and understand welding procedures, technical drawings, and work instructions.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and productivity expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced welding certifications and technical training.

• Experience with locomotive, heavy equipment, or industrial component repair.

• Experience performing weld build-up and high-pressure welding applications.

• Prior experience mentoring or training other welders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, structural welding, or production environments is preferred.

• Experience using grinders, saws, cutting equipment, and metal fabrication tools is beneficial.

• Knowledge of weld inspection, blueprint interpretation, and quality control procedures is considered an asset.

• Individuals who demonstrate craftsmanship, dependability, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Welder.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in welding positions throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift metal components, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to safely wear welding helmets, gloves, and required personal protective equipment.

• Ability to safely work around welding equipment, sparks, heat, and fabrication machinery while following established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.

• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.

• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for skill development and career growth.

“The work is very consistent and the employees are amazing” -Francisco, Staffmark Associate

Strike While The Iron’s Hot Apply Today And Make Every Weld Count

What You Will Do

As a Welder you will prepare materials, set up welding equipment, perform MIG welding operations, inspect completed welds, read blueprints, verify measurements, and help fabricate metal components according to engineering specifications. You will maintain welding equipment, follow quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while producing consistent, high-quality work.

The Welder manufactures welded metal products through skilled MIG welding, fabrication, and quality inspection practices. This role requires technical knowledge, strong work habits, and attention to detail while supporting manufacturing operations.

Successful Welder candidates understand welding safety, blueprint interpretation, and fabrication techniques while producing consistent, high-quality welds that meet engineering requirements. Reliable workmanship contributes directly to operational success.

This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy welding and producing precision metal assemblies.