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Skilled - Welders
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Missouri, St. Charles | |
 Nov 06, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Welders
Wage: $24.00-$26.00/hour Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday + potential OT; 2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday + potential OT; 10:00pm-6:30am Sunday-Thursday + potential OT Now hiring MIG Welders! Put your welding skills to work with a great manufacturing opportunity! We're looking for hands-on MIG Welders with experience working with galvanized, carbon, and stainless steel. If you can read blueprints, work independently, and take pride in producing clean, quality welds, we want to hear from you! Join a team where your skills and craftsmanship make a difference. This is an associate to hire opportunity in Saint Charles, MO. Welders Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Set up and operate welding equipment to perform MIG welding on a variety of metal components and assemblies - Weld galvanized steel, carbon steel, and stainless steel while maintaining proper quality standards - Adjust welding equipment and settings as needed to ensure proper weld penetration, appearance, and consistency - Produce clean, high-quality welds with minimal smoke, splatter, and rework - Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, dimensions, tolerances, and part specifications - Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures, protractors, and other measuring tools - Fabricate parts and assemblies using welding fixtures, tables, clamps, and other necessary equipment - Complete projects to print specifications, including jobs that require fabrication without the use of fixtures - Identify and communicate production concerns, quality issues, or equipment adjustments needed to supervisors and team members - Maintain consistent production levels while meeting established quality and safety standards - Follow all workplace safety procedures, including proper use of PPE such as safety glasses and welding gloves - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area - Perform additional duties as assigned Welders Requirements: - Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred - Hands-on MIG welding experience required - Ability to weld galvanized steel, carbon steel, and stainless steel - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, dimensions, and tolerances - Proficient in reading tape measures using both fractional and decimal measurements - Basic math skills with the ability to calculate dimensions and measurements - Ability to set up welding equipment and make adjustments independently - Comfortable working from blueprints and completing projects with or without welding fixtures - Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work - Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and meeting deadlines - Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and supervisors - Stand and/or walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift - Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and work overhead - Lift, push, and pull materials, with frequent exertion of up to 60 pounds of force - Use hands and fingers to grip, handle, and manipulate parts, materials, and tools - Operate power tools, hand tools, and welding equipment - Maintain close visual attention to inspect welds, read blueprints, and verify measurements - Work in environments with loud machinery, welding fumes, and varying temperatures - Communicate effectively and hear instructions in an active manufacturing environment - Must follow established safety procedures and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) requirements - Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times - Ability to work safely around welding equipment, machinery, metal materials, and other manufacturing operations IND999 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! 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. | |