Certified Structural Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Structural Welder

Location: Downey, CA

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract

Shift: First Shift. Must be able to work at least 50 hours per week.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, AWS Certified Structural Welder to join our team for an industrial conveyor installation and modification project in Downey, CA. This role is responsible for high-quality structural welding of conveyor frames, platforms, and associated industrial steel structures. Candidates must hold active AWS certifications for SMAW (Stick) welding utilizing both 7018 and 6011 electrodes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural SMAW (Stick) welding on conveyor systems, platforms, and structural steel supports according to project specifications.
• Utilize 7018 (low-hydrogen) and 6011 (fast-freeze) rods to achieve clean, high-penetration structural welds that pass visual and non-destructive testing.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and layout schematics to accurately position and secure structural components.
• Perform layout, alignment, and fit-up of structural steel components prior to welding.
• Measure, mark, and cut material accurately using standard fabricator tools (tape measures, squares, torches, and grinders).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, strictly adhering to site-specific safety guidelines and PPE requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Certifications (Strictly Required): Must possess current, verifiable AWS Welding Certificates for SMAW (Stick) 7018 and 6011.
• Electrode Expertise: Direct experience welding with 7018 and 6011 rods in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
• Measurement Skills: Strong mathematical and measurement skills. Must be highly proficient at reading a tape measure down to $1/16"$ increments and performing basic fractional calculations on the deck plate.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and execute structural steel fabrication blueprints and weld symbols.
• Tools: Proficient with standard metalworking tools, including angle grinders, cutting torches, and clamping devices.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work comfortably in an active industrial/construction environment.
• Reliability: Must have reliable transportation to the job site in Downey, CA.

Vetting & Submission Note: Proof of current AWS certifications must be provided at the time of application. In alignment with project screening standards, candidates will also be required to validate basic fraction math and tape measure proficiency (down to 1/16) prior to dispatch.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

*The benefits listed above are subject to eligibility requirements*

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About LEAD Staffing

Lead Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment towards safety and to provide long term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.