Top 6 Structural welder Jobs in Lafayette, Ga

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Chambers Welding Fabrication, Corp. —Chattanooga, TN
- $23 - $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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RCS Fabrication Inc —Trenton, GA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
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Chambers Welding Fabrication, Corp. —Chattanooga, TN
- $24 - $31 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chambers Welding Fabrication, Corp. -
Chattanooga, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $30 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Measuring tapes
Level
Sheet metal fabrication
OSHA 10
Forklift
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Assembly
Welding Certification
Dimensional measurements
Parts drawings
Cutting torches
Attention to detail
Plasma cutters
Pipe welding
Fabrication repair techniques
Stainless steel
Gas metal arc welding
Oxy-fuel welding
Flux-cored welding

Full Job Description

Chambers Welding & Fabrication is seeking an experienced Shop Welder/Fabricator who is highly skilled in welding, fabrication, and metal repair. Because we work on a wide variety of projects and metals, the ideal candidate must be versatile, dependable, and comfortable completing both new fabrication and complex repair work.

This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced welding and fabrication shop. Applicants must be able to work independently from blueprints, shop drawings, measurements, and verbal instructions while consistently producing safe, accurate, and professional-quality work.

Required Welding Experience

Applicants must be experienced and comfortable using all major welding processes:

MIG/GMAW
TIG/GTAW
Stick/SMAW
Flux-Cored/FCAW
Oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting
Carbon arc gouging and metal preparation

Experience welding and repairing the following materials is required:

Carbon steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Structural steel
Sheet metal, plate, pipe, tubing, and miscellaneous metals

Primary Responsibilities

Fabricate metal components and complete assemblies from blueprints and shop drawings.
Perform repairs and modifications on a wide variety of metal products, structures, equipment, and machinery.
Read and correctly interpret blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings, cut lists, and measurements.
Lay out, measure, cut, fit, tack, weld, and finish fabricated components.
Select the correct welding process, filler metal, settings, and preparation method for each material and application.
Identify the type of metal being repaired and determine the proper repair procedure.
Inspect damaged metal and identify cracks, wear, distortion, contamination, and previous weld failures.
Use grinders, saws, drills, ironworkers, torches, plasma cutters, and other shop equipment safely.
Check completed work for proper dimensions, alignment, fit-up, weld quality, and overall appearance.
Control heat and distortion during welding.
Produce clean, strong, consistent, and professional-quality welds.
Follow AWS welding requirements, company procedures, and project specifications.
Maintain an organized work area and properly care for company tools and equipment.
Complete assigned projects within required deadlines.
Communicate immediately when drawings, materials, measurements, or project requirements are unclear.
Follow all company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven professional experience as a welder/fabricator in a welding or fabrication shop.
Strong working knowledge of MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding.
Ability to weld in multiple positions.
Strong metal repair and troubleshooting experience.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, welding symbols, and measurements.
Ability to accurately use tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and other measuring tools.
Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail, fit-up, weld quality, and finished appearance.
Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
Willingness to complete a welding test before employment.
Ability to work safely in an active shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS welding certifications, including D1.1 or D1.5.
OSHA 10 certification.
Forklift and overhead crane experience.
Experience repairing industrial equipment, heavy equipment, trailers, dumpsters, machinery, handrails, stairs, and structural components.
Experience with both custom one-off fabrication and production work.

Physical and Shop Requirements

This position is performed in an active welding and fabrication shop. The employee must be able to:

Stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and work in different positions for extended periods.
Lift and move metal, tools, and equipment safely.
Work around welding fumes, sparks, grinding dust, heat, noise, and moving equipment.
Wear welding PPE, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and other required safety equipment.
Work in hot or cold shop conditions depending on the season.
Maintain productivity while following all quality and safety requirements.

Quality Expectations

Every employee is expected to take pride in their work. Completed projects must be strong, properly fitted, accurately measured, and professionally finished. Sloppy workmanship, incomplete welds, poor fit-up, repeated measurement errors, and unsafe work practices are not acceptable.

Chambers Welding & Fabrication, Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment may be contingent upon successfully completing a welding and fabrication skills test.

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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