Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. With over 750 franchise locations, Express offers full-time, temporary, and part-time employment opportunities across a wide range of industries, including industrial, commercial, and professional sectors.

We are currently seeking an experienced Fitter/Welder for a manufacturing facility in Riverside, MO.

Position Summary

The Fitter/Welder is responsible for the fabrication, fitting, and welding of large, complex steel structures and stainless-steel machinery components. This role ensures materials are accurately cut, prepared, aligned, fitted, and welded according to engineering drawings and specifications. The ideal candidate has strong blueprint-reading skills, hands-on fabrication experience, and the ability to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble large-scale steel structures and machinery components per engineering drawings and weld maps
• Review work orders and fabrication documents to plan tools, materials, and processes
• Perform torch cutting, beveling, and grinding operations for weld preparation
• Prepare, assemble, align, and tack weld parts prior to final welding
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment (GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, distortion, or expansion
• Lay out, position, and secure parts using straightedges, squares, calipers, rulers, and tape measures
• Mark fit-up structures with correct weld joint identification prior to welding sequence
• Perform pre-fit welding tasks including filling gaps and building edges for proper alignment
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib hoists to move materials safely
• Inspect materials and equipment and report defects to supervision
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine maintenance needs
• Maintain quality, safety, and productivity standards
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Perform additional fabrication-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding
• 3–5 years of blueprint reading experience
• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication and fitting processes
• Experience with torch cutting, grinding, fitting, and tack welding
• Proficiency reading a tape measure
• Ability to work with precision and strong manual dexterity
• Familiarity with fabrication shop equipment and material handling systems
• Ability to work overtime, including occasional weekends as needed
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Willingness to submit to background screening, drug screen, weld test, physical, and agility test

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, climb, and reach
• Occasionally works at heights
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60–70 pounds
• Requires close vision and color vision
• Manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities).

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder