Fitter / Welder
Location : Riverside, MO
Department : Operations
Position Type : Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Company Overview
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) welding3–5 years of blueprint reading experienceStrong knowledge of steel fabrication and fitting processesExperience with torch cutting, grinding, fitting, and tack weldingProficiency reading a tape measureAbility to work with precision and strong manual dexterityFamiliarity with fabrication shop equipment and material handling systemsAbility to work overtime, including occasional weekends as neededAbility to read, write, and communicate in EnglishWillingness to submit to background screening, drug screen, weld test, physical, and agility testPhysical Requirements & Work Environment
Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, climb, and reachOccasionally works at heightsMust be able to lift and / or move up to 60–70 poundsRequires close vision and color visionManufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levelsExpress Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabilities).
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and maintaining a drug-free workplace.
You should be proficient in :
High School / GED