Welder

Welder/Fabricator - $26-30/Hour - Weekend Shift ($3 Premium)This role focuses on fabricating and assembling custom security solutions for ammunition and explosives used by the US military. You will perform a variety of welding processes on mild steel and aluminum, using both manual and mechanized cutting tools to produce high-quality, precise components.ResponsibilitiesFabricate and assemble custom security components for ammunition and explosives according to detailed specifications and blueprints.Perform MIG welding on mild steel and aluminum, ensuring strong, clean, and structurally sound welds.Perform Stick, Flux Core, and TIG welding as required by each project, selecting appropriate processes and settings for different materials and thicknesses.Interpret and work from welding blueprints, including reading and applying welding symbols accurately.Use plasma cutters and track torches to cut materials to precise dimensions and shapes.Perform grinding and finishing operations to prepare joints, smooth welds, and achieve required surface quality.Fit and position components prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and dimensional accuracy.Inspect welds and fabricated components for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.Maintain welding equipment, cutting tools, and workstations in safe, clean, and operational condition.Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with welding equipment, cutting tools, and materials.Essential SkillsProven experience with MIG welding on mild steel and aluminum.Hands-on experience with Flux Core or Pulse MIG welding processes.TIG welding experience on relevant materials.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including welding symbols.Fabrication experience, including fitting and assembling components prior to welding.Experience using plasma cutters and track torches to cut materials.Grinding and torch experience for material preparation and finishing.Strong work ethic and positive, reliable attitude.Ability to work safely with welding and cutting equipment in a production environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience working on custom or specialized fabrication projects.Comfort working independently on a weekend shift schedule.Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.Ability to collaborate with others in a small team environment.Why Work Here?You will join a small, family-oriented workplace where people tend to build long-term careers, with an average tenure of more than ten years. The schedule offers a 3-day work week (Fri-Sun), supporting both work-life balance and additional earning potential. You will work in an environment that values reliability, craftsmanship, and a close-knit team culture.Work EnvironmentThis position is part of a weekend shift running from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, with a four-day workweek structure and overtime optional through the week. The role is based in a fabrication and welding shop environment, working with MIG, Stick, Flux Core, and TIG welding equipment, plasma cutters, track torches, and grinding tools. The setting involves typical industrial conditions, including working around heat, sparks, metal, and fabrication equipment, and requires appropriate protective clothing and safety gear.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Bardstown, KY.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr. Free dental, free vision, and free life insurance, alongside a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bardstown, KY.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.