Welder/fabricator

Welder/Fabricators Needed $23-26/hr!

This role focuses on interpreting blueprints and fabricating custom projects using a variety of welding techniques. You work independently to build and install projects on industrial sites, collaborating with engineers and project leaders to adjust designs when production issues arise. You set up, operate, and troubleshoot your own welding equipment, ensuring high-quality, safe, and accurate fabrication work both in the shop and in the field.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate custom projects accurately.
• Perform ARC (stick) welding and MIG welding on a variety of materials and project types.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot welding equipment, including MIG machines with gas, ensuring proper adjustments while on the job.
• Work independently on industrial sites to build, install, and complete fabrication projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to redesign or adjust plans when production challenges or issues arise.
• Use fabrication tools such as grinders, wire brushes, and other hand and power tools to prepare, fit, and finish welded components.
• Provide your own welding hood, gloves, grinders, wire brush, and other personal fabrication tools; supply your own torches when working in the field.
• Apply proper welding techniques, including flux core welding and pipe welding, using electrodes such as 7018 and 6011 as required.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all site safety protocols while working in shops, outdoors, and in unfinished plants.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in ARC (stick) welding.
• Proficiency in MIG welding.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience working independently on industrial sites as a fabricator.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and troubleshoot welding equipment, including MIG machines with gas.
• Strong fabrication skills, including fitting, assembly, and finishing of metal components.
• Ability to use common fabrication tools such as grinders, wire brushes, and related equipment.
• High school diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience is a plus.
• Experience with flux core welding and pipe welding.
• Knowledge and use of electrodes such as 7018 and 6011.
• Associate degree in welding technology is preferred.
• ARC welding certification is preferred.
• MIG welding certification is preferred.
• TIG welding certification is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with engineers and project managers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Why Work Here?

You join a long-established, family-run operation with a strong, family-like culture built on communication, dependability, and mutual respect. The organization offers the opportunity to work on diverse, custom projects while developing your skills alongside experienced professionals. You become part of a stable, community-rooted company that values reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships with both employees and clients.

Work Environment

You begin working in the shop, fabricating custom projects and demonstrating your skills before transitioning to additional field work as your abilities are confirmed. The environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, as well as unfinished plants that are not temperature-controlled, so you should be comfortable working in varying weather and site conditions. Typical attire includes steel toe shoes, hard hat, t-shirt, and jeans, consistent with industrial and construction-site safety standards. You use a range of welding and fabrication equipment, including ARC and MIG machines, grinders, wire brushes, and torches when working in the field.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Russellville, KY.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/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)

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Russellville, KY.