Weld Technician

Position: Weld Technician - HOT JOB

Base pay range

$37,440.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Stage 3 specializes in high quality solids control equipment designed for mud systems to effectively manage solids, reducing costs for the customer and providing limited or zero discharge solutions as necessary. Stage 3 uses a team of Solids Control Field Technicians, field supervisors, engineers and scientists to make intelligent and informed recommendations on how to best manage your job for efficiency and cost savings.

While our business has expanded, our mission remains to provide superior service and performance through:

• Emphasis on Safety
• Teamwork
• Technology innovation
• Operational integrity

Are you ready to spark your career and build something great? Our Fabrication Department is looking for a Weld Tech I to bring precision, passion, and skill to our growing team. What You'll Do

• Perform entry-level welding, fabrication, and assembly work
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently
• Follow blueprints, work orders, and safety guidelines to deliver quality results
• Support the fabrication team with daily production goals

General Description

The Weld Tech I is an entry-level fabrication position responsible for fitting and welding metal parts together according to provided drawings. They will work both independently and within a team to accomplish tasks and maintain a clean and safe work area within a fast‑paced environment. Under general direction of the Fabrication Manager, the position will work Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day with occasional overtime and some weekend work.

Essential

Functions

• Perform finish grinding of parts or welded assemblies using manual and power tools
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together
• Bolts, clamps, and tack‑welds parts to secure in position for welding
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Replace old or defective fabrication consumables with new ones (MIG gun, plasma torch, etc.)
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; change approach or method to fit the situation; handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly
• Request tools, supplies, and fixtures needed for the work performed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned by the FM
• May be required to work in other locations from time to time

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld setup parameters (volts, amps, etc.) for MIG (GMAW) on ferrous materials
• Knowledge of wire and filler material applications for carbon steel
• Proficient in the safe operation of a handheld plasma and oxy‑acetylene torch
• Ability to weld with base material:
  • Carbon Steel
• T‑Joints experience
• Butt Joints experience
• Corner Joints experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Minimum Required Education, Credentials, Licenses and Experience

• Applicants must have completed a minimum level of education, including a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent credential
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• One year in a fabrication environment (required)
• GMAW Certificate (1G–4G) (required)
• Forklift certified, preferred (training on‑site available)
• As a condition of employment, successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screening, which will include urine and hair follicle testing, is required
• Applicants must disclose any criminal convictions (misdemeanor or felony) through a pre‑employment background review

Requirements

• Fabrication welding
• GMAW Certification (1G–4G)
• Welding Certification, or certification in Welding
• Welding Stick on carbon steel pipe
• Welding TIG on stainless steel pipe
• Ability to use manual and power tools and welding tools, levels, squares, tape measure
• Follow blueprints / schematics

Benefits

• Employee Health Insurance
• Dependent Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Additional Available Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• EAP
• 401(K)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Production

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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