Traveling Welder

STS Technical Services is hiring Welders in Homer City, Pennsylvania. In this role, you’ll perform precision welds on component parts per customer specifications and dimensions. Welders will also inspect all completed welds for non-conformities, assemble parts using fixtures or blueprints, and ensure work meets customer design requirements. Candidates must be able to pass welding certifications on all procedures outlined within customer specifications.

Job Requirements

Education:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years of welding experience required

Responsibilities

  • Proficient at welding and assembly provided by all levels of assemblers
  • Use welding tools to weld metals
  • Enter accurate data into job tracking and quality software programs
  • Proficiently uses inspection tools, records the measurements on inspection sheets and understands the impact dimensions have on part quality and function
  • Performs all weld functions in the production shop, excluding robotic applications
  • Maintains a minimum quality yield performance of 99% when fully trained
  • Completes traceability requirements
  • Must pass weld assessment test given by the Company
  • Ability to weld all metals and any combination of metals
  • Ability to select and use the correct wire for the metals being welded
  • Ability to repair parts that fail inspection
  • Ability to weld product that is not fixtured
  • Ability to weld product that is located on positioners
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Ability to foster a positive team environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and management

Safety Requirements & Physical Demands

  • Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
  • Read, see, hear, and speak English
  • Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; larger amounts with assistance
  • Operate cranes and forklifts as needed
  • Work in a warehouse and fabrication shop environment with exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises
  • Frequent exposure to extreme heat
  • Use basic hand tools, saws, grinders, mills, lathes, bending tools, drill press, band saw, scale, stamping tool, and welding tools
  • Wear required PPE at all times (gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed boots)
  • Follow all safety policies and identify hazards
  • Participate in safety training programs and continuous improvement efforts

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of staffing and workforce solutions to the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver specialized talent to meet our clients’ needs and help professionals grow their careers in dynamic industries.

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Welders

Welder Job in High Ridge, Missouri

STS Technical Services is now hiring experienced Welders for direct hire positions with a leading manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you’re passionate about precision welding and want to build a career with a company that values craftsmanship and quality, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

As a Welder, you’ll set up, tack, and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials with a focus on structural integrity and visual quality. You’ll play a vital role in building large, heavy-duty components that meet exacting specifications for some of the most demanding applications.

Your Impact

  • Set up, tack, and weld using applicable welding procedure specifications
  • Work with both ferrous and nonferrous materials to produce high-quality welds
  • Cut, grind, fit, and bend parts to form accurate weldments
  • Understand and apply relevant weld inspection criteria and welding codes
  • Perform testing, inspection, and rework to meet customer and code standards
  • Collaborate with team members to assemble large structural components
  • Maintain clean, aesthetically pleasing welds that meet critical application requirements
  • Follow procedures for weld repairs and part salvage when required

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) plus formal welding training
  • GMAW certification or 3–5 years of equivalent hands-on welding experience
  • Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and welding symbols
  • Proficient with welding shop tools and measuring devices (calipers, protractors, etc.)
  • Must pass required welding tests to applicable standards including AWS, ISO, MIL STD, and others

Standout Qualifications

  • Previous experience welding large, heavy-duty industrial equipment
  • Skilled in welding with stainless steel filler metals and related processes

Pay & Shift Details

  • Base Pay Upon Hire: $26.13 per hour
  • Certified Rate: $31.76 per hour
  • Top-Out Rate: Up to $32.91 per hour
  • Shift Premiums:
  • 2nd Shift: +$0.70/hour
  • 3rd Shift: +$0.70/hour

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aviation, manufacturing, defense, and industrial operations. We offer direct hire, contract, and temp-to-perm career opportunities with industry-leading benefits and professional support every step of the way.

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Entry-Level Welders

STS Technical Services is hiring Entry-Level Welders in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This is a direct hire, first-shift opportunity with competitive pay and long-term growth potential. If you have a welding certificate and a passion for hands-on work, this is your chance to build your career with a leading manufacturer that values skill, safety, and craftsmanship.

Your Impact

The Welder will set up, tack, and perform all types of welding on all gauges of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. You’ll use special or general-purpose fixtures—or improvise as required—to produce high-quality work that supports large-scale fabrication and assembly operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Cut, fit, heat, and bend materials to specification
  • Perform weld repairs, salvage, and rebuild parts as directed
  • Work in various welding positions as required
  • Handle parts of varying sizes (crane assistance provided)
  • Clean welds to meet quality standards
  • Collaborate with team members during assembly of large components
  • Utilize complex blueprints, advanced shop mathematics, and handbook formulas

Shift

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Hours may vary when overtime is available

Minimum Qualifications

  • 1-year welding certificate

Pay

  • Starting pay: $24.21/hour
  • Once certified: $30.08/hour

Why Join STS Technical Services?

STS Technical Services is a leading workforce management firm specializing in engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance careers across the United States. When you work with STS, you gain access to dedicated recruiters, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities with some of the biggest names in manufacturing.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group. We recruit top talent for some of the world’s most prestigious organizations, supporting projects in aviation, defense, manufacturing, and more.

We offer best-in-class staffing solutions that connect skilled professionals with rewarding, long-term career opportunities.

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Welder III

Welder Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring Welders in West Point, Mississippi, to support military and commercial vehicle assembly operations.

This position performs Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on an assembly line while following approved specifications, Welding Procedure Specifications and established safety requirements.

The Welder will join, fabricate and repair metal components using appropriate welding techniques, tools, fixtures and equipment.

Position Overview

Welders are responsible for assembling and repairing metal components used in military and commercial vehicles. This role requires hands-on welding experience, the ability to follow work instructions and weld symbols, and a strong understanding of weld quality and inspection requirements.

Candidates will be classified by welding tier based on the qualification test successfully completed.

Responsibilities

  • Weld and assemble metal components using handheld welding equipment
  • Set up welding machines and prepare parts for welding
  • Use hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures during fabrication and assembly
  • Follow specifications and written work instructions
  • Read and understand basic weld symbols
  • Prepare materials through welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning
  • Verify sufficient materials are available before beginning assigned work
  • Inspect completed welds for quality
  • Identify basic weld defects and apply acceptance criteria
  • Use standard fillet weld gauges
  • Follow Welding Procedure Specification machine settings
  • Measure and cut materials according to specifications
  • Select the correct welding materials for each application
  • Verify finished work meets required tolerances
  • Follow all applicable safety regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification, or certificate from a combination welding program
  • At least two years of welding experience
  • Experience welding heavy-duty trucks, trailers or similar equipment
  • Ability to pass a welder qualification test before employment
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment and manual tools
  • Ability to read and interpret welding work instructions
  • Ability to understand basic weld symbols
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Ability to squat, kneel, push, pull and stand for extended periods
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or hold a current valid U.S. green card authorizing employment in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

  • Welding certificate from an accredited institution
  • Previous GMAW or FCAW welding certifications
  • Experience welding armor material on military vehicles

Welder Tier Requirements

Tier I

  • Must pass a 2G Horizontal Groove welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020
  • Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process

Tier II

  • Must pass a 3G Vertical Groove welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020
  • Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process

Tier III

  • Must pass a 4G Overhead welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020
  • Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have GMAW or FCAW welding experience and are ready to support military and commercial vehicle production, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Welder in West Point, Mississippi.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.

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Weld Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Due to our continued growth, STS Technical Services has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Weld Supervisor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are seeking a motivated leader to oversee our team of MIG welders and fabricators, ensuring efficiency, safety, and high-quality production standards.

Hiring Note: We are seeking bilingual candidates for this role. Those who speak both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of MIG welders and fabricators.
  • Delegate job responsibilities effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Train, mentor, and motivate staff to meet manufacturing requirements and schedules.
  • Assist with hands-on tasks as needed to complete assignments.
  • Inspect products and equipment for defects or malfunctions to maintain quality standards.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety procedures.
  • Communicate process changes and updates to employees to ensure compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing facility working on the shop floor.
  • Must be bilingual, English and Spanish.
  • Strong ability to measure, compare, and perform necessary calculations to ensure compliance with engineering or sales specifications.
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems efficiently in a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior experience working with steel is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team to meet production goals accurately and on time.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Why Join STS Technical Services?

STS Technical Services is a premier staffing and workforce management firm, providing top-tier talent to global manufacturing and engineering industries. As a Weld Supervisor at STS, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values leadership, innovation, and employee development.

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Supportive and safety-focused work environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects

EEOC Statement

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

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MIG Welder / Fabricator (1st & 2nd Shift Available)

2nd Shift FitterWelder Job in Eagle Township, WI STS Technical Services

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site
Hiring Company: STS Technical Services
Client: Global Power Components

STS Technical Services is hiring a team of experienced MIG Welders / Fabricators to join the team at Global Power Components in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with steady hours, great benefits, and year-round job security. Multiple shifts available with overtime always offered, never forced.

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented welders who want consistent hours and the opportunity to grow with an expanding, privately held manufacturing company. You’ll be responsible for MIG welding fuel tanks and I-beam frames using flat, vertical, and overhead welding positions.

Responsibilities

  • MIG weld I-beam frames and fuel tanks ranging from 10-gauge to ½ inch steel
  • Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
  • Use clamps, hoists, cranes, and hand tools to secure and position workpieces
  • Tack-weld, grind, and bolt components into place
  • Read and interpret blueprints to complete projects accurately
  • Inspect welded products for quality, defects, and compliance with specifications

Requirements

  • Ability to read and use measuring tools, especially a tape measure
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints (critical to success in this role)
  • GMAW (MIG/MAG) welding experience preferred
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently or with a team
  • Must pass a hands-on welding competency test and pre-employment physical, including drug screening

Why You’ll Love This Job

  • Privately held, rapidly growing organization with strong long-term stability
  • Job security with 40+ hours per week, year-round — no seasonal slowdowns
  • Overtime available (and paid after 40 hours) but never mandatory
  • Full medical and dental benefits after just 60 days

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense sectors. We help skilled tradespeople find rewarding jobs with great pay, strong benefits, and long-term stability.

Let us help you build a better future. Apply now and start welding with purpose.

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Weld Expeditor

Welder Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring Weld Expeditors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your chance to join a growing team where precision, teamwork, and accountability drive success.

Position Overview

The Weld Expeditor plays a critical role in coordinating, monitoring, and ensuring the timely flow of welded components through the fabrication process. This position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure all projects stay on schedule without compromising safety or quality.

Responsibilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

  • Monitor daily weld shop schedules and track progress of welded components to ensure timely completion
  • Act as the primary point of contact between welders, supervisors, and production management to resolve bottlenecks and prioritize workload
  • Verify the accuracy of work orders, drawings, and materials before components are released to welding
  • Coordinate with material handlers and inventory to ensure parts, fixtures, and consumables are available for welders
  • Expedite rework or priority jobs as required to meet customer deadlines
  • Maintain accurate documentation of work order status and communicate updates to leadership daily
  • Collaborate with fabrication, paint, and assembly departments to ensure smooth workflow throughout production

Requirements (What It Takes to Be Successful)

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or welding coursework preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or welding environment
  • Strong understanding of welding processes, fabrication, and metalwork
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and welding symbols
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP system experience preferred)
  • Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while supporting team goals
  • Ability to walk, bend, and stand for long periods; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. as needed
  • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive legally between manufacturing locations (all in greater Milwaukee)

Why Join STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services partners with some of the largest names in manufacturing and defense. We offer stability, growth, and an environment that rewards craftsmanship and accountability. As a Weld Expeditor, you’ll play a key role in keeping production moving — ensuring every part, process, and project stays on track.

If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that values precision, teamwork, and integrity, apply today.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world.

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Split Shift Weld Lead

Weld Supervisor Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring a Split Shift Weld Supervisor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Due to continued growth, our client has an immediate opening for a Split Shift Weld Supervisor to lead a skilled welding and fabrication team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in driving quality, efficiency, and team development.

Split Shift Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday through Thursday

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the daily activities of MIG welders and fabricators, delegating job responsibilities to the appropriate employees
  • Train, mentor, and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and production schedules
  • Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments accurately and on time
  • Test products and equipment for defects or malfunctions and ensure corrective actions are taken
  • Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company standards and procedures
  • Communicate process updates, procedural changes, and quality expectations to all team members
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications

  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a manufacturing facility on the shop floor
  • Proven ability to measure, compare, and perform complex shop calculations to ensure compliance with engineering and sales specifications
  • Previous experience working with and reading blueprints required
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing production demands
  • Prior experience working with steel materials is a plus
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing and motivating shop floor employees to meet quality and delivery goals
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting customer expectations

Why Join STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services partners with some of the largest names in manufacturing and industrial production. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead experienced tradespeople, make an immediate impact, and grow your leadership career within a company that values quality, collaboration, and accountability.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with STS Technical Services.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world.

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Bilingual Welding Training Coordinator (English / Spanish)

Welder Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring a Bilingual Welding Training Coordinator in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role supports a growing manufacturing operation and plays a key part in employee training, safety awareness, and welding skill development. If you are fluent in English and Spanish and bring hands-on welding or technical training experience, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Position Overview

The Bilingual Welding Training Coordinator works closely with Human Resources and Safety teams to support employee development, improve training effectiveness, and reinforce workplace safety. Training is delivered through a blended learning environment that combines classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and advanced training technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with HR and Safety teams to identify training gaps, safety concerns, and opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Deliver classroom instruction covering basic math, tape measure reading, blueprint interpretation, welding fundamentals, and MIG welding processes
  • Conduct training using books, videos, online manuals, virtual reality tools, and testing platforms
  • Support on-the-job training by organizing procedures, coordinating trainer and trainee interaction, and tracking progress
  • Monitor shop-floor work practices for training and safety-related issues and recommend improvements
  • Assist with new hire safety orientation and onboarding training
  • Promote consistent training standards and safe work practices across production teams

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge of safety and HR training practices
  • Experience in training, teaching, or facilitating technical instruction
  • Working knowledge of welding technology and blueprint reading
  • Ability to work independently and manage training initiatives with minimal supervision
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to commute to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous hands-on experience in welding, electrical work, or assembly environments
  • Background supporting manufacturing or industrial workforce training

Work Environment

  • Combination of classroom and shop-floor training environments
  • Collaboration with production, safety, and HR teams
  • Use of modern training tools including virtual and digital learning platforms

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across aviation, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. Our recruiting teams connect skilled professionals with opportunities that support long-term growth, stability, and success.

If you’re passionate about training, safety, and workforce development, this is your chance to help shape the next generation of skilled welders.

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Welder / Fabrication Lead (2nd Shift)

2nd Shift FitterWelder Job in Eagle Township, WI STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is hiring a Welder / Fabrication Lead in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a 2nd shift opportunity supporting a growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures used to house fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

This role is ideal for an experienced welding or fabrication professional with strong leadership skills, attention to detail and the ability to help keep production moving safely, accurately and efficiently.

Position Summary

The 2nd Shift Welder / Fabrication Lead will help supervise welding and fabrication operations while ensuring production is completed to specification, quality standards are met and employees work within established safety guidelines.

This position requires hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, strong problem-solving ability and the drive to support a growing production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations
  • Ensure production work is completed to specifications
  • Help maintain 100 percent quality standards
  • Ensure employees work within established safety guidelines
  • Monitor employee performance and work output
  • Troubleshoot production, welding and fabrication issues as needed
  • Support problem-solving efforts on the shop floor
  • Maintain attention to detail throughout production activity
  • Help drive team performance, safety and production success

Position Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position
  • Welding or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Ability to monitor employee performance and work output
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong drive to succeed
  • Ability to support a fast-paced production environment
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

What’s Great About This Position

  • Expanding, privately held organization
  • Outstanding job security
  • 40 or more hours per week
  • Overtime paid after 40 hours
  • Medical and dental benefits eligible after 60 days

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with contract, direct-hire and long-term career opportunities across the United States.

If you are looking for Welder / Fabrication Lead jobs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and have experience leading welding, fabrication or manufacturing teams, we encourage you to apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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