Fabrication Welder

Welder

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power. The company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world‑class Missouri headquarters is purpose‑built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft. of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level‑IV aeroderivative depot and string‑test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.

Use of MIG welders and flame‑cutting equipment to build power plant components as specified by layouts, work orders, or blueprints. Position is full time in Sedalia, MO in our 50,000 sq. ft. climate‑controlled facility. Opportunities for first shift & second shift.

Reports to:

Fabrication Manager.

Work Location:

6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 (Sedalia, MO).

• Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Position work pieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
• Ignite torch or start power supply and strike arc.
• Select and insert electrode or gas nozzle into holder and connect hoses and cables to obtain gas or specified amperage, voltage, or polarity.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flame on torch equipment.
• Select and install proper consumables according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal.
• Guide electrodes or torch along weld line at specified speed and angle to weld, melt, cut, or trim metal.
• Weld metal parts or components together, using MIG welding equipment.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and increase size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.
• Inspect finished work piece for conformance to specifications.

• High school diploma/GED and/or 2 years of experience with the basic GMAW (gas metal arc welding), FCAW (flux cored arc welding).
• All potential new hires for this level must pass a weld test for FCAW in the 2G and 3G configurations (horizontal and vertical up).
• All plate weld coupons are subject to CWI inspection, and bend test before any applicant can be hired. All level 2 coupons are standard carbon A-36 plate ½ inch in thickness in all positions.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa.
• Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre‑employment drug screen.

• Must have basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) knowledge.
• Must know how to effectively use the following measuring devices and basic tools: tape measure, micrometer, calipers, square, level, angle finder, and weld gauges.
• Must have ability to operate forklift safely.
• Must have the ability and knowledge to rig properly and safely run an overhead style crane.
• Machine list should include but not be limited to Miller and/or Lincoln power sources.
• This position requires the knowledge of amperage, wire speed, and consumable replacement from liners, gas tips, and wire spool replacement on all the specified types of welding, while still maintaining cost effectiveness.

Full‑time position, 100% based at our facility in Sedalia, MO. No travel requirements or per diems.

Hourly: $30.00‑$35.00. Yearly: $60,000.00‑$65,000.00.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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