Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and energetic Welder - Structural to join our dynamic fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing precise welding operations on structural metal components, ensuring all work meets industry standards and project specifications. Your expertise will contribute to the successful construction of large-scale steel structures, bridges, and other heavy-duty frameworks. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects that demand technical proficiency, safety consciousness, and a passion for craftsmanship. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to high-quality manufacturing and construction initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine welding requirements and procedures.
- Set up and operate various welding equipment including MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) in accordance with AWS (American Welding Society) standards.
- Prepare metal surfaces using hand tools, grinders, plasma cutters, and press brake machines to ensure proper weld adhesion.
- Measure materials accurately with calipers, micrometers, measuring instruments, and shop math to maintain precise dimensions during fabrication.
- Weld structural steel components such as beams, columns, plates, ductwork, pipe threading, and sheet metal assemblies with attention to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Utilize rigging equipment and forklifts for material handling and positioning of heavy metal parts during fabrication or assembly processes.
- Conduct quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, schematics, and blueprint reading skills to verify weld integrity and dimensional accuracy.
- Follow safety procedures diligently while working on construction sites or in fabrication shops to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborate with team members on fabrication shop projects or construction sites to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working on construction sites or in fabrication shops involving structural welding projects.
- Proficiency in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, and gas metal arc welding.
- Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, mechanical blueprint interpretation, schematics, and technical drawings related to metal fabrication.
- Familiarity with ASME codes & standards as well as AWS standards for welding quality assurance.
- Ability to operate measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, shop math skills, and use hand tools effectively.
- Mechanical knowledge of metal materials including sheet metal fabrication and ductwork assembly.
- Experience with rigging operations, pipe threading, plasma cutting tools, press brake machines, power tools, and machining equipment is preferred.
- Construction experience involving safety protocol adherence in industrial or site environments is highly desirable.
- Basic math skills necessary for precise measurements and calculations during fabrication processes.
Join our team if you’re passionate about delivering top-tier structural welds that stand the test of time! We value safety-minded professionals who are eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment dedicated to excellence in metal fabrication and construction projects.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
