Welder Rockville

Job Posting

Position: Welder
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Job Type: Full-time, seasonal (March - December)
Company: Francis O. Day Co. Inc.
Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, Suite A, Rockville, MD 20850
Company Phone Number:  x110
Base Pay Rate: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour (based on experience)

Francis O Day Co., Inc. a leading paving and excavation company that operates in Maryland and Virginia, is seeking an experienced Welder with a minimum of 7 years of hands‑on experience to join our team. The role involves welding, reading blueprints, fabricating metal components, assembling parts, and performing routine lubrication and maintenance on equipment. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work safely and independently.

This position requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding on various metal components.
• Fabricate parts and assemblies from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Cut, shape, fit, and assemble metal materials using hand and power tools.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated products for quality and accuracy.
• Perform routine lubrication and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and welding issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.

• Minimum 7 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment, including grinders, saws, drills, and cutting tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Welding certifications are a plus but not required.

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to quickly respond appropriately to unexpected events.
• May require long periods of standing and being subjected to adverse weather conditions.
• Consistently wear common protective or safety equipment.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Occasional night shifts

• Competitive compensation
• 4 Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• 56 hours of paid Sick & Safe Leave after 90 days
• 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year of service

Francis O Day Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination due to their race, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment with F.O. Day Company, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring decisions, assignment, advancement, compensation, benefits, retention, and termination.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.