Welder/Fabricator - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Welder/Fabricator – 1st Shift.

Structural Steel & Aluminum Fabrication

Openwork is hiring an experienced Welder/Fabricator for a manufacturing operation in Oklahoma City, OK 73179 . This position is heavily focused on fabrication, fitting, blueprint reading, and welding structural steel and aluminum from detailed engineering drawings.

Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of welding and fabrication experience . Candidates whose experience is primarily weld-out work without hands-on fitting and fabrication experience will not meet the requirements for this position.

Position at a Glance:

Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73179.
Pay: $23.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–3:30 PM.
Shift: 1st Shift.
Employment Type: Full-Time.
Overtime: As needed based on business needs.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Fit, fabricate, and weld equipment made from structural steel and aluminum.
• Read and work from blueprints and detailed engineering drawings.
• Measure, fit, position, and prepare components for fabrication and welding.
• Perform welding according to established procedures and specifications.
• Work with GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Inspect fit-up and completed welds for accuracy and quality.
• Follow production requirements, welding procedures, and safety standards.
• Work independently and with the fabrication team to complete assigned projects.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 5 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong hands-on fitting and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and detailed engineering drawings
• Knowledge and experience with GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding procedures.
• Experience fabricating and welding structural steel and aluminum.
• Ability to accurately measure, fit, and prepare components before welding.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English.
• Certified welder is a plus.
• Strong attention to quality, accuracy, and workplace safety.
• Must successfully complete a weld test after passing the interview process.

Important Experience Requirement:

This position is fabrication-heavy and requires more than production weld-out experience. Candidates should have hands-on experience taking materials from blueprints and engineering drawings through fitting, fabrication, and final welding .

Work Environment:

• Hands-on industrial fabrication and welding environment.
• Structural steel and aluminum fabrication.
• Regular use of welding and fabrication equipment.
• Work performed from blueprints and detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and safe work practices.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $23.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule.
• Full-time opportunity.
• Hands-on structural fabrication and welding work.
• Opportunity to utilize multiple welding processes and fabrication skills.
• Overtime available as business needs require.

Apply Today:

Experienced welders with at least 5 years of welding and fabrication experience , strong blueprint-reading skills, and proven structural fitting and fabrication abilities are encouraged to apply.

Apply for the Welder/Fabricator – 1st Shift position in Oklahoma City, OK 73179 , or visit Openwork to explore additional career opportunities.

About Openwork:

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).