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Maverick Tech

Fabricator/Welder

Location

Springfield, MO

Wage

$22/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingSteelStainless Steel
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Posted on October 30, 2026

Job Description

Overview

An expanding fabrication facility is currently looking for a talented and driven Fabrication Welder to become part of the crew. You will have the chance to engage with diverse custom projects, allowing you to sharpen your welding and fabrication expertise within a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

  • Execute MIG and TIG welding tasks on both steel and stainless-steel components.
  • Analyze and comprehend technical blueprints, schematics, and project specifications.
  • Construct parts that strictly adhere to exact dimensions and high-quality benchmarks.
  • Help ensure structural integrity by accurately fitting, aligning, and assembling parts with precision tools.
  • Verify the quality of completed items to guarantee they meet all necessary standards.
  • Prepare, utilize, and service various shop machinery, such as press brakes, rollers, saws, drills, waterjet systems, laser cutters, and TIG welding units.
  • Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by keeping the shop area tidy.
  • Support the shop's overall efficiency by suggesting improvements and innovative ideas.

Requirements

  • At least one year of hands-on experience in a fabrication role is preferred.
  • We welcome applications from motivated entry-level individuals who possess mechanical ability and a desire to grow.
  • Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Maintain a high level of precision to ensure the quality of every project.
  • Competence in utilizing basic layout and measuring instruments.
  • Demonstrate a dependable work ethic and a constructive approach to daily tasks.
  • Capable of lifting loads weighing up to 50 pounds safely.
  • Able to remain standing, bending, and active on the shop floor for long shifts.
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting while strictly adhering to all safety protocols.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Compensation: Starting at $22 per hour, depending on experience.
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How this job compares in Springfield, MO

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 15% below the $26/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Missouri, where the middle half runs $22–$28/hr across 12 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 33% 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 Springfield, MO

Springfield, MO currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 8 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Missouri as a whole we're tracking 93 other active welding openings from 65 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Springfield, or widen the search to Missouri.

The most active employers in Missouri at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Leonardo DRS (5), Aerotek (4), and Veterans Health Administration (4). 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 and TIG 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.

See all welder fabricator openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Fabricator/Welder figures were last recalculated when this page was built.