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Aluminum MIG/TIG Welder

Express Employment - Saint Louis, MO

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$20-30 /h
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Kirkwood, MO
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Aluminum MIG/TIG Welder

Job Summary

We are seeking two Welders to join a growing manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with aluminum MIG and TIG welding, but we are open to considering welders at all skill and experience levels who have a strong welding foundation and are interested in developing their aluminum fabrication skills.

This is a hands-on welding and fabrication position involving aluminum components and assemblies in both production and custom fabrication environments. Experienced candidates should be comfortable working independently, while developing welders will be considered based on their overall welding ability, fabrication experience, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG and/or TIG welding on aluminum components and assemblies

  • Complete fabrication work including fitting, welding, grinding, blending, finishing, and assembly

  • Prepare aluminum surfaces and joints for welding

  • Set up and adjust welding equipment and welding parameters

  • Read and work from blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols

  • Perform fit-up of fabricated components and assemblies

  • Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, penetration, and dimensional accuracy

  • Identify and correct welding defects and fabrication issues

  • Use grinders, saws, drills, fixtures, cranes, and other fabrication equipment

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment

  • Meet production expectations while maintaining quality workmanship

Qualifications

  • Previous MIG and/or TIG welding experience

  • Aluminum welding experience strongly preferred

  • Fabrication and fit-up experience preferred

  • Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols preferred

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Ability to perform physically demanding manufacturing work

  • Welding certification, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus

Ideal Experienced Candidate

For higher-level candidates, we are especially interested in welders with:

  • 5+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience

  • Strong aluminum MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) experience

  • Experience welding aluminum sheet, plate, extrusion, and machined components

  • Strong understanding of aluminum weld preparation, heat control, distortion management, and contamination prevention

  • Ability to troubleshoot porosity, cracking, lack of fusion, distortion, and other weld defects

  • Experience with precision fit-up and complex fabricated assemblies

  • AWS D1.2 Aluminum Structural Welding Code experience or qualifications

What We're Looking For

We are looking for dependable welders who take pride in their work and want to produce a quality finished product. Candidates do not need to meet every preferred qualification to be considered. While experienced aluminum MIG/TIG welders are the primary target, we are open to welders at different experience levels who demonstrate strong fundamentals, reliability, and the ability to learn.

Competitive pay based on welding experience, skill level, and demonstrated fabrication ability.