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Welder

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC
Waverly, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
Are you an experienced welder looking to join a company where your precision, skill, and craftsmanship make a difference every single day? Van-Am Defense Systems, a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, is growing our team in Waverly, Iowa - and we're looking for dedicated welders who take pride in their work and want to be part of something bigger.

At Van-Am, we build high-quality products that support some of the most advanced aerospace and defense programs in the nation. Our manufacturing facility is fast-paced, innovative, and built around teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement. As a welder, you'll contribute directly to the precision fabrication of components that meet exacting aerospace standards, while working in a clean, safe, and collaborative environment where quality craftsmanship is valued and rewarded.

Day Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Night Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM (includes shift differential)

As a skilled welder, you'll work with MIG and some TIG processes on carbon and stainless materials, producing clean, accurate welds on a variety of parts and assemblies. You'll read blueprints, set up and operate welding equipment, inspect your own work, and uphold the highest manufacturing and safety standards. If you're driven, dependable, and ready to be part of a growing aerospace manufacturing team that values precision and integrity, we want to hear from you.

Van-Am Defense Systems offers competitive pay - $24 to $27 per hour, based on experience - along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accident insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

If you're an experienced welder with a strong background in metal manufacturing and an interest in aerospace-grade craftsmanship, this is your chance to join a company where your skills are respected, your work matters, and your future is bright.

Apply now - it only takes 3 minutes! Click to complete our quick application, and we'll be in touch soon. Step into a career that challenges, rewards, and inspires you - become a welder at Van-Am Defense Systems today.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Defense Systems is required to maintain a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.

Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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