Welder / Fabricator

  • Maryland Heights, Missouri
  • Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Weld mostly on mild carbon (80%) & stainless (20%) steel, 18 ga to ½ inch sheet metal

Demonstrate GMAW & FCAW skill in all positions, including vertical uphill

Produce continuous, uniform, well-rooted, water-proof, consistently high-quality joints

Use PULSE welders with alternating high/low current for higher quality & faster travel speed

Read weld symbols & interpret engineering blueprints/sketches/drawings/verbal instructions

Develop finished product from these complex plans to complete large projects

Apply mathematics (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to measure materials

Anticipate the “cause and effect” of each action during fabrication

Assemble parts washers with accurate angles, dimensions, & tolerances

Install various sub-assemblies, weldments, & purchased parts Test weld quality for water-tightness

Grind spatter & other clean-up after yourself tasks

Accept direction and learn under company mentors

Other duties as assigned by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager

Manufacturing Qualifications:

Formally trained (trade school) &/or experienced in MIG flux core, short circuit, pulse, TIG

Relevant fabrication shop experience, preferably building custom industrial machines Strong mechanical aptitude and own hand tools to perform fabrication tasks Ability to read weld symbols, interpret drawings, & “see” the completed product before starting

Use saw, shear, drill, mill, lathe, punch, iron-worker, torch, 280T press brake, plasma cutting table

Very organized & efficient in getting the assigned tasks completed

Energetic, ambitious, optimistic, hard-working, with good work ethics

Good communication skills, team player, mutual respect for coworkers

Positive attitude of learning, able to handle fluid production goals

Show up to work every day and clock-in on time Occasional overtime required when necessary

Wear steel toes and other PPE High School Graduate or GEDStingRay

Quality Employment:

Stable & predictable pay: Full-time hourly rate, over-time 1.5 times rate. (No per piece.)

Job security: Recession proof, essential business, worked through the pandemic.

Meaning & purpose: Multiple industries value (some require) StingRay Washers.

Enjoyable, challenging: Complete large, varied, & complex projects.

Health & safety: StingRay has upgraded ventilation, lighting, & equipment.

Pay Level: Demonstrated skills & knowledge determine performance-based pay rate.

Employee benefits: PTO, vacation, holidays, retirement plan, medical/dental/vision insurance.

Regular work hours, 1st or 2nd Shift: 1st – 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM 2nd – 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

Advancement opportunities: Shift Lead & Supervisor positions available.

Clear blueprints & procedures: CAD plans & time-tested methods direct innovative projects.

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Job ID: 486754526
Originally Posted on: 7/25/2025

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