Location: Gainesville, GA
Salary: $22-$27/hr
Post Date: April 9, 2026
Location(s): Gainesville, GA
Salary: Based on related experience, $22-$27/hr
This position is for skilled fabricators that have experience in MIG, TIG, Stick, and structural steel weldments. Fabricator must be able to read blueprints and drawings; plan layouts and procedures; determine what welding equipment and methods to use based on requirements; set-components to specifications; prepare and align parts for welding; join together components, repair hold and cut through materials using specialized welding equipment; repair machinery; inspect surfaces and structures; and maintain equipment. Benefits include health insurance, vacation and holiday pay and 401K plan with company matching.
Mechanical assembly experience is required.
Weld Tests: Candidates will be required to take 2 weld tests.
– Test 1: Candidates will complete a butt weld, downhill, and uphill weld. They will also do a pipe to plate joint.
– Test 2: Candidates will be required to interpret a blueprint and fabricate a frame. The completed frame must be square within 1/16 inch tolerance.
Note: The ability to read blueprints and accurately square a frame using diagonal measurements is essential for this position. Candidates who are not proficient in these skills will not be considered a fit for the role.
Requirements:
– Qualifications in AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, FCAW-GS, and GMAW/Spray Arc welding are required. If you do not have the qualifications prior to employment, you will be required to obtain the qualifications within 6 weeks of you start date.
– Must be able to interpret engineering drawings
– Must be able to perform MIG, TIG, Stick (preferred), and structural steel weldments
– Mechanical assembly
– Familiar with pipe weldments. All aspects with various alloys
– Must be able to use the computer software to clock in and out of work and in/out of jobs
– Must be proficient in the use of measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers and micrometers
– Must be proficient in welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Additional qualities that would be very useful (but not all are necessary):
– The ability to operate a plasma cutter, oxy-acetylene torch, iron worker, saw, shear
– Knowledge of weld repair of cast iron
– Knowledge of hard chrome plating
– Knowledge and experience using a lathe(preferred), hy-definition plasma CNC table operation, press brake, roller, and mill(preferred)
Physical requirements:
– Able to lift 70 lbs
– Able to work on your feet 8-10 hours a day
Experience Required/(Preferred):
- 3 years of welding experience required
- Welding certificate (preferred)
- License or certification required: Valid Driver’s License
- Education required: High School or equivalent required
