Structural Welder

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type:
On Site

The Structural Fabrication Welder is responsible for welding, fitting, and assembling structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, work orders, quality standards, and safety requirements. This position performs various welding processes to fabricate structural steel members, frames, assemblies, and related products while ensuring dimensional accuracy and workmanship quality.

Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, shop drawings, and production work orders.

Set up and operate welding equipment, including GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and other welding processes as required.

Fabricate and weld structural steel components, assemblies, and subassemblies according to specifications.

Measure, mark, and verify dimensions using tape measures, squares, levels, and other precision measuring tools.

Prepare materials for welding by grinding, cleaning, cutting, and fitting components.

Perform tack welding and final welding of structural steel members.

Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, and compliance with specifications.

Operate fabrication equipment such as overhead cranes, magnetic drills, ironworkers, band saws, plasma cutters, and grinders as required.

Maintain production schedules while meeting quality standards and productivity expectations.

Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Assist with material handling, staging, and movement of fabricated assemblies throughout the shop.

Report equipment issues, quality concerns, and safety hazards to supervision.

Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with housekeeping standards.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols.
• Experience with MIG and Flux Core welding processes.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication techniques and practices.
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices and fabrication tools.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including fractions and decimals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Safety glasses.
• Welding Shield.
• Welding jacket.
• Fast-paced environment.

Activity

Percentage

Standing / Walking

100%

Lifting of up to 50 lbs.

25 - 50%

Bending and Squatting

25 - 50%

Using both hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders in repetitive movements.