Welder

Welder

This role focuses on performing MIG welding on heavy materials in a manufacturing environment, using blueprints and drawings to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components. You apply appropriate welding processes to join and surface parts according to work orders and specifications, while consistently following established safety procedures and supporting general fabrication tasks when welding work is lighter.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on heavy types of material in accordance with work orders, blueprints, sketches, charts, and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, and related documentation to determine welding requirements and fabrication steps.
• Apply appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts made of metal or other weldable materials.
• Lay out and mark weld points on parts or sub-assemblies to ensure accurate and consistent weld placement.
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools to achieve proper alignment.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications, ensuring weld quality, structural integrity, and proper fit-up.
• Perform all work in strict accordance with established safety procedures and guidelines related to welding and fabrication activities.
• Carry out fabrication and related tasks when welding work is slower, including operating bending machines and shears.
• Weld in multiple positions, including vertical, overhead, pulse, and short arc, and safely work from ladders when required.
• Collaborate with team members to support production goals and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Essential Skills

• Ideally 2+ years of demonstrated professional welding experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong MIG welding skills on heavy materials, including out-of-position welding such as vertical and overhead.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols accurately.
• Working knowledge of all safety procedures pertaining to welding and fabrication.
• Experience with welding equipment and related fabrication tools such as press brake, shears, and burn table.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use measuring instruments and hand tools to position and align parts.
• Capability to weld using pulse or short arc processes and to work safely from ladders when needed.
• Attention to detail and ability to inspect completed welds and assemblies for conformance to specifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Weld certification in AWS D1.1 structural welding on MIG (3G or 4G) is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with nondestructive testing (NDT) methods, specifically PT (penetrant testing) and MT (magnetic particle testing).
• Experience with TIG welding is a plus.
• Experience in fabrication, fitting, grinding, and assembly work.
• Comfort working with a variety of metals and products in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that supports continuous growth in welding and fabrication skills, with exposure to a wide range of metals, products, and processes. The organization offers structured paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays once you transition to permanent status, supporting work-life balance. Overtime opportunities are available during busy periods, providing the chance to increase earnings while working in a stable, production-oriented environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing setting where you work with heavy materials, welding equipment, and fabrication machinery such as press brakes, shears, and burn tables. You have the opportunity to grow your welding skills on different metals and products. There is one day shift opening from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and one night shift opening from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overtime is available when production demands increase. Once you transition to permanent status, you accrue 15 paid time off days, 5 sick days, and 8 holidays, contributing to a supportive and balanced work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)