Welder

Now Hiring: Industrial Welder – 1st Shift

St. Joseph, MO Area

Starting at $25 per hour

Full-time | 1st shift

Weekly pay

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced Industrial Welder for a well-established chemical manufacturing facility. This is not an internal Express position.

This role is ideal for a skilled welder who is comfortable working on industrial equipment, completing repairs, and fabricating components in a safety-focused manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding as required

• Fabricate, repair, and modify industrial equipment and metal components

• Read blueprints, technical drawings, measurements, and weld symbols

• Prepare materials by cutting, fitting, grinding, and positioning parts

• Inspect completed welds for strength, accuracy, and quality

• Assist with equipment repairs and preventive maintenance projects

• Identify worn or damaged components and recommend corrective action

• Maintain welding tools, equipment, and work areas

• Follow plant safety procedures and chemical manufacturing requirements

• Document completed repairs and communicate equipment concerns

What You’ll Need

• Previous industrial or manufacturing welding experience required

• Proficiency with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding processes

• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols

• Experience using grinders, cutting tools, torches, and measuring equipment

• Strong fabrication, fitting, and mechanical problem-solving skills

• Ability to produce clean, consistent, and structurally sound welds

• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail

• Ability to work independently while supporting maintenance and production teams

• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic

• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work around industrial equipment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Starting pay of $25 per hour

• Steady first-shift schedule

• Weekly pay

• Long-term employment potential

• Opportunity to expand your industrial welding and repair experience

• Work with an established local manufacturer

• Career growth in a skilled, high-demand trade

Apply Today Through Express Employment Professionals

2620 North Belt Highway

St. Joseph, MO 64506

Call or text: 816-273-0038

Apply online: expresspros.com/stjosephmo

Why work with and trust Express?

One application allows our local team to consider you for multiple welding, maintenance, fabrication, and skilled-trade opportunities. We take time to understand your experience, provide honest communication, and connect you with employers that value your abilities.