Job Shop Hiring: Experienced Fabricator/Welder: Stick Welding, Mig Welder & Tig Welder

We are a family-owned custom fabrication job shop looking for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join our team full-time.
If you enjoy variety, custom projects, and hands-on fabrication rather than repetitive production-line work, this may be a great fit. Our services include welding, fabrication, drawing, cutting, industrial maintenance, and a full-service machine shop.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced fabricator/welder who can take a project from blueprint to finished product. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, takes pride in their workmanship, and can work independently while also being a strong team member.

This role includes MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, along with setting up and operating various fabrication machines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders
Plan and set up components for welding operations
Align components using fixtures, tape measures, and clamps
Fabricate structural and custom equipment from blueprints and work orders
Set up, adjust, and operate welding and fabrication equipment
Perform Stick, MIG, and TIG welding
Layout, shear, saw, bend, and form materials to meet specifications
Work with galvanized steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
Calculate material measurements to verify specifications
Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerances
Perform installation and repair work in the shop and occasionally in the field
Take pride in delivering finished products that meet specifications
Offer ideas and solutions to supervisors, engineers, and peers
Maintain equipment and a safe, clean work environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in awkward positions (bending, stooping, kneeling, standing)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3+ years of welding and fabrication experience
Minimum 3 years TIG/MIG welding experience
Ability to read and fabricate from blueprints with attention to detail
Experience operating fabrication equipment (saws, presses, grinders, etc.)
Strong math, measurement, and layout skills
Must pass weld and assembly test
Must have personal PPE (helmet, gloves, basic tools)
Willingness to work overtime, including Saturdays when required
Machining, AutoCAD, painting, millwright, or installation experience is a plus
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance required

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime as required

Pay is based on experience.

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm, overtime when required.

A good work ethic and outstanding attendance is a must.

Benefits (after 90 days) include:

Health insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays & Vacation.

Apply in Person or by email:

Office Hours: M-F 8-4

Swafford-Kientzy Machine & Fabrication, Inc.

221 S. Moore School Rd.

Troy, MO 63379

(636) 462-4107

Ideal candidate has the following experience - Mig Welding, Tig Welding, Welding, Manufacturing and Fabrication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

What would make you a good fit for our welder/fabricator position?
Have you applied for this company before? If so, when.

Experience:

Welding: 3 years (Required)
Fabrication: 3 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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