Structural Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as a Structural Welder, fabricating structural steel components for industrial equipment and fabricated assemblies. This role offers day and night shifts, with pay ranging from $25.00–$30.00 per hour based on experience. Day shifts pay up to $30.00 per hour, while night shifts pay up to $33.00 per hour. Candidates must successfully complete a 3G and 4G welding test involving a MIG root pass with flux-cored fill and cap.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel components using MIG and flux-cored welding processes.
• Set up and adjust welding machines according to material and job requirements.
• Read and follow blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare, clean, grind, fit, cut, and assemble materials for welding.
• Select appropriate wire, filler materials, and welding settings.
• Inspect completed welds for proper appearance and quality.
• Follow production, quality, safety, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other related fabrication duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural welding or heavy fabrication experience.
• Hands-on experience with MIG and/or flux-cored welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and welding practices.
• Ability to set up and adjust welding equipment.
• Ability to perform visual quality inspections of completed welds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around heat, welding fumes, noise, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
• Ability to work extended shifts and overtime when required.
• Must wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Must successfully complete the required 3G and 4G welding test before placement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in structural welding, MIG welding, or flux-cored welding.