Job Title: Stainless Steel Welder
Reports To: Stainless Steel Foreman
Approved Date: 1/2026
Summary:
Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment, following layouts, welding diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-
Perform welding operations safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
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Read and interpret tank sketches, blueprints, welding diagrams, and work orders.
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Accurately measure materials using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
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Position parts in jigs, fixtures, or by clamping components together per layout marks.
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Select appropriate welder settings based on welding charts, material type, and thickness.
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Perform MIG welding on 300-series stainless steel components, including vertical and overhead welds.
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Lay out, position, and tack weld workpieces prior to final welding.
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Examine completed welds for bead size, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
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Grind, chip, or remove excess weld, slag, or spatter as required.
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Clean, degrease, and prepare parts before and after welding.
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Perform repairs to cracked or damaged metal components, including filling holes and building up material.
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Assist with tank pressure testing in accordance with written procedures, specifications, and supervision.
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Maintain welding equipment in proper working condition, including torches, wire, and machines.
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Complete required quality control and production documentation.
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Willingness to learn new welding and other technologies as adopted.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on a daily basis.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Experience:-
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience welding 300-series stainless steel, preferably in the 12-gauge thickness range, in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
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Experience with tank fabrication is preferred.
Education:-
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required with relevant welding experience.
Skills and Abilities:-
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying.
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Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods.
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Ability to safely navigate and work in a fabrication shop environment.
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Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding tools and shop equipment.
Language Skills:-
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, work orders, and safety documentation.
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Ability to complete basic written documentation.
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Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Mathematical Skills:-
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide basic numbers.
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Ability to apply measurements involving length, weight, and volume.
Reasoning Ability:-
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
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Ability to handle routine tasks with occasional variables in a production environment.
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