Structural MIG Heavy Plate Welder

Position Title

Structural MIG Heavy Plate Welder

Up to $28.00/hour (Based on Experience)

1st

6:00am - 3:30pm

We're seeking an experienced Structural MIG Heavy Plate Welder to join our fabrication team. This role involves welding large structural components and heavy plate material in a custom job shop environment (not production welding). The ideal candidate will have strong experience welding thick plate, performing vertical welds, and working with heavy fabrication equipment.

• Perform structural MIG welding on heavy plate materials up to 2” thick
• Weld using .045 and 3/16 wire
• Execute vertical-up welds and other structural weld positions
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings and weld symbols
• Perform fit-up and welding of large structural components
• Operate shop equipment including drill press and band saw / saw equipment
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move heavy material
• Maintain weld quality consistent with structural fabrication standards
• Work in a job shop environment producing custom weldments

• Experience with Structural MIG welding on heavy plate
• Ability to weld up to 2” plate thickness
• Proven experience with .045 and 3/16 wire
• Ability to perform vertical-up welds
• Previous experience in a machine shop or heavy fabrication environment
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, drill presses and saws
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols
  
  Strong attention to quality and safety
• AWS structural welding experience or certification preferred
• Experience in custom fabrication / job shop environment preferred
• Experience with large weldments or heavy equipment components is a plus

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