Welder - Manufacturing

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

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We are hiring a: Welder

St. Louis, MO

The Welder role in St. Louis, MO is a challenging opportunity for an individual interested in producing a high-quality product that will be used to enrich the lives of others. This position is responsible for performing manual welding operations using equipment that may include Mig, Tig, and Plasma welders to join parts, vessels, enclosures, etc. to accepted manufacturing standards.


Hours: 6:45am to 3:15pm


Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and/or parts for welding to specifications
• Setup and operate equipment needed to cut, stamp, bend, form metal parts and materials for welding.
• May perform welding operations using spot, PAW, Mig, and Tig, welders to join parts, vessels, enclosures, etc.
• May use Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) plasma cutters and other electronically controlled welders to help cut and weld materials and parts.
• Test completed product for welding reliability and completeness. May clean, re-weld, grind and finish welding.
• Clean and do preventative maintenance on welding and preparation equipment as needed.
• Understands the specific facility requirements for standard work

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or light industrial environment, or completion of a welding program/technical certificate
• Basic understanding and demonstrated ability to perform welding techniques
• Ability to read and comprehend measurements and basic drawings/specifications
• Read and comprehend measurements
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to work individually and in teams
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds

Desired Qualifications

• One to three years of related work experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge with basic computer systems
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Welding experience in light industrial or manufacturing environment

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


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