Structural Steel Welder

Capital Professional Staffing is recruiting for experienced Structural Steel Welders for the night shift of a growing structural steel and industrial fabrication operation in Tyler, Texas.

These are production fabrication positions requiring previous structural steel or heavy metal fabrication shop experience. Candidates must have strong wire-feed Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) experience and be capable of producing quality structural welds in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

The company has invested in new, state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and has substantial production work underway.


RESPONSIBILITIES
•Perform FCAW wire-feed welding on structural steel components and fabricated assemblies
•Weld beams, columns, plate, structural shapes, connections, and other fabricated steel components
•Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and fabrication drawings
•Read and understand weld symbols and welding requirements
•Set and adjust welding equipment appropriately for the work being performed
•Perform multi-pass welds as required
•Inspect welds and completed work for quality and conformance
•Identify and correct welding defects when necessary
•Perform grinding, cleaning, preparation, and related fabrication work
•Work closely with fitters and other shop personnel to maintain production flow
•Maintain productivity while consistently producing quality welds
•Follow established welding procedures, quality requirements, and safety practices
•Maintain welding equipment and work area
QUALIFICATIONS
•Structural steel or heavy metal fabrication shop experience required
•Strong FCAW wire-feed welding experience required
•Experience welding structural carbon steel
•Ability to read structural steel shop drawings
•Ability to read and understand weld symbols
•Strong understanding of fit-up, joint preparation, welding sequence, and weld quality
•Ability to perform consistent production welding during long shifts
•Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced structural steel fabrication environment
•Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their welding ability as part of the hiring process
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
•Currently operating 7 days per week with substantial overtime
•$35-$40 per hour based on experience and qualifications
•Overtime paid in addition to base hourly rate
•Full employee benefits
•Permanent, full-time position