Structural Welder

Structural Welder

Join our team as a 3rd Shift Fabricator, where you will build and weld structural steel products such as columns, beams, and stairs according to specifications on blueprints. This position involves working with various materials, shaping, and welding them to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for installation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for building structural steel products.
• Review the quality of work to ensure structures are ready for installation.
• Cut, size, shape, and bend materials, tack them into place, and weld them.
• Ensure stairs or handles are prepared for job site arrival.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in structural welding and MIG welding.
• Experience in fabrication and reading blueprints.
• Attention to detail and quality control skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and growth-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in MIG welding or iron workers union welding.
• Union welding experience preferred.
• Ability to pass written Weld and Blueprint tests.
• AWS and AISC Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to read angles and use a tape measure accurately.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers competitive health benefits and is employee-owned, allowing team members to earn stock based on years of service. Vacation time is front-loaded after 60 days of employment, and we host food trucks twice a month, providing lunch at no cost. Employees receive regular pay increases and have the potential for yearly wage reviews. Additionally, we offer a Scheduling Attainment Bonus based on production schedule achievements.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position within a fabrication shop environment, which can be dirty. Personal protective equipment such as jeans, work-appropriate shirts, steel-toed boots, weld helmets, and safety glasses are required. The current location is small, with 15-20 people, but there are plans to move to a larger site, offering future leadership opportunities. The 3rd shift operates Monday to Thursday from 6 PM to 6 AM. The ideal candidate will align with the company's culture, environment, and effort requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.