Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Fabrication, Welder ​/ MIG​/MAG​/TIG

Hazelwood, United States | Posted on 01/16/2026

Welder / Fabricator – Shop & Field (Travel + Customer Project Lead)

Position Summary

DeHart Recycling Equipment is seeking a skilled
Welder / Fabricator – Shop & Field
who is comfortable working both in the shop and at customer sites. This role supports fabrication and is also the lead of on-site welding and installation work during customer projects, shutdowns, and system modifications. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys travel, problem-solving, and direct customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld equipment and structural components in the shop
• Perform on-site welding, fabrication, and modification work at customer facilities
• Lead customer site welding projects, coordinating work scope and sequencing
• Work alongside service technicians and installers during system installations and retrofits
• Interpret drawings and adapt fabrication solutions in the field as required
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to DeHart quality standards
• Communicate professionally with customers and project managers on-site
• Maintain jobsite safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Travel as needed for customer projects, shutdowns, and installs

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of welding and fabrication experience, including field or job site work
• Strong MIG and stick welding skills
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings
• Experience working independently and leading on-site work
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Professional communication skills when working with customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading field fabrication or installation projects
• Experience with recycling equipment, balers, conveyors, or heavy industrial systems
• OSHA safety training or job site safety leadership experience
• Experience working in manufacturing plants or distribution centers

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to liftto 50 lbs
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including elevated or confined spaces
• Ability to travel overnight as required for customer projects

Why Join DeHart Recycling Equipment

• Opportunity to take ownership of customer-facing projects
• Varied work: shop fabrication and real-world field challenges
• Trusted partner to customers and internal teams
• Competitive pay, travel compensation, and benefits