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Located in Kansas City, MO
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Stick Welder (SMAW) – Direct Hire
Express Employment Professionals
Pay: $25–$30 per hour (based on experience)
Travel: 20–30% travel may be required
Job Description
Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Stick (SMAW) Welder for a Direct Hire opportunity with a reputable industrial client. This role involves welding in piping, structural, and industrial environments while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform Stick (Arc / SMAW) welding on piping, structural steel, and industrial components
- Weld in multiple positions including vertical, horizontal, and overhead
- Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding symbols
- Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning surfaces
- Inspect welds for strength, quality, and compliance
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on Stick (Arc / SMAW) welding experience
- Experience welding in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions
- Experience in piping, structural, and industrial welding environments
- Ability to obtain a Class E driver’s license
- Willingness to travel 20–30%
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Welding certification (AWS or equivalent)
- Plant shutdown and start-up experience
- Industrial mechanical experience
- Experience with carbon steel and stainless steel
Why Work with Express?
This is a Direct Hire position, meaning you are hired directly by our client—not through a temporary assignment. Express Employment Professionals connects skilled trades professionals with top employers offering long-term stability and growth.
Kansas City (South), MO
3385
8423 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
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