Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Welder - MIG/TIG - Custom Fabrication - Durham, NC
Pay: $35–40/hour (based on weld test performance)
Shift: 1st Shift, Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 5-6 days/week available)
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate hiring, weld tests next week
Industry: Custom Metal Fabrication, Architectural Metalwork

Job Description

We are hiring expert-level MIG/TIG Welders and Metal Fabricators for a custom fabrication shop in Durham, NC. This welder position involves precision welding and fitting of architectural handrail systems requiring cosmetic-grade finish quality. Welders with aluminum and stainless-steel experience are preferred for this welding job.

Responsibilities

As a Welder/Fitter, you will:

• Fabricate and assemble custom handrail systems from blueprints and shop drawings
• Perform MIG, TIG, and spool gun welding on various metals (cosmetic finish required)
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical specifications
• Fit, tack, and adjust components to tight tolerances
• Grind and finish welds to architectural/cosmetic standards
• Maintain equipment and workspace to shop standards
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• MIG and/or TIG welding experience
• Blueprint reading ability and understanding of weld symbols
• Cosmetic/finish welding experience (clean, presentable welds)
• Custom fabrication background (not just production welding)
• Ability to pass pre-employment weld test and drug screen
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in various positions

Preferred:

• Aluminum welding experience
• Spool gun proficiency
• Handrail, railing, or staircase fabrication experience
• Stainless steel cosmetic welding
• Architectural metalwork or custom fabrication background
• AWS certifications
• Multi-process welding capabilities (MIG + TIG + Spool)