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Welder/Fabricator

Missouri Fabricators
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Are you a welder that is looking for local, steady year round work, with competitive pay? This position is responsible for all assigned work in the welding and fabrication shop. This job is critical to the success of the overall mission to deliver a quality product and exceed our client’s expectations. This person must be able to work in a face-paced environment and be adaptable to change.

Essential Duties:

  • Work safely and cleanly at all times.
  • Perform fabrication work in accordance with customer contract requirements and specifications.
  • Fit-up and welding for each customer and code applicable to each contract.
  • Operate a cutting torch.
  • Operate automated welding equipment.
  • Operate overhead cranes and perform safe and efficient lifts of materials.
  • Keep track of daily sessions per job by entering allocation of time, consumables and department status.
  • Perform inspection and quality control review on work product to conform within specifications.
  • Keep work area clean and organized.
  • Be a team player.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to measure torch and placement within dimensional tolerances.
  • Ability to read and interpret welding procedure specifications.
  • Ability to read measurements and perform precise measurement.
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
  • Fabrication experience a plus.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crawl over and under fabricated materials.
  • Work extensive hours in a non-climate controlled environment.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Recruiting Notes/Requirements:

  • EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Holiday Schedules
  • Vacation
  • Disability
  • EAP Assistance
  • Room for career advancement
  • Per Diem
  • Mileage reimbursement

Company Overview:

OCCI, Inc., located near Columbia, MO, specializes in heavy construction projects in a variety of markets, providing innovative techniques with superior quality. With over 35 years of experience, a growing fleet of construction and marine equipment and on-site AISC-certified steel fabrication division, OCCI's approach to success prioritizes safety, inventive methods, technological advancements and a quality work product. Our focus is to always exceed our client's expectations in Quality, Safety and Schedule. Members of OCCI, Inc.'s workforce are all individual high-performers that contribute a wide-array of talent to the overall team effort of bringing in each project as a credit to our growing reputation of excellence. Our team members all share the common thread of a strong drive for success, coupled with an infinite desire to learn and develop.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to pass a Federal Drug Screen? We must test for marijuana as well as we are a federal contractor.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25

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