Structural Welder

Job Description

Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm Must be able to pass 1G on Metal Core and 3G on Flux weld test.
Structural welders fabricate, repair, and install high-stress metal frameworks for infrastructure like buildings, bridges, and ships. They primarily join steel components-such as columns and girders-using techniques like stick (SMAW), MIG, and flux-cored welding (FCAW). These professionals interpret blueprints, operate, and maintain welding equipment, often working on-site to ensure structural integrity.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Fabrication and Erection:
  Assembling the structural steel frames of buildings, bridges, and off-shore oil platforms.
• • Welding Techniques:
    Utilizing stick, MIG, TIG, and FCAW to fuse thick metal materials.
  • Cutting and Repair:
    Using torches to cut, modify, or repair existing structural metal.
  • Reading Blueprints:
    Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to ensure precise placement of structural components.
  • Quality Inspection:
    Checking welds for defects, ensuring they meet AWS (American Welding Society) standards and safety codes.
  • Safety Adherence:
    Operating in demanding environments, often at heights, while following strict safety protocols.

Meet Your Recruiter

Christy Wylie
Staffing Manager

Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American Staff Corp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.

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