Precast Production Welder

Precast Production Welder (MIG / Fabrication) – 1st Shift

Company: Coreslab Structures (Conn) Inc.
Location: Thomaston, CT
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Overtime as required)
Pay Range: [Insert Pay Rate, e.g., $22.00 - $28.00 / hour] (Based on experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Precast Production Welder / Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating, tack-welding, and custom steel molds used in our precast concrete production plant.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume production environment where accuracy, speed, and safety are critical to ensuring our concrete products meet engineering specifications before pouring.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG and Stick hWelding: Perform high-quality production MIG (GMAW) welding on carbon steel, rebar, structural plates, and embedded metal components.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical shop drawings, welding symbols, layout dimensions, and strict tolerances.
• Material Handling: Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, grinders, plasma cutters, saws, and torches to move and prep materials.
• Quality Assurance: Self-inspect finished welds and cage dimensions for structural integrity before they move to the concrete pouring stage.
• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean workspace and strictly follow all OSHA safety guidelines and plant protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of production welding or structural metal fabrication experience (precast concrete, heavy manufacturing, or construction background is highly preferred).
• Welding
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in MIG (GMAW) and
  Stick (SMAW) welding in various positions;
  Stick (SMAW) or TIG experience is a plus.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to read blueprints, layout drawings, and tape measures accurately.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for long shifts in an industrial plant environment. Must be able to lift up to 50–75 lbs regularly.
• Certifications: AWS or CWB welding certifications are preferred but not mandatory (we are willing to test qualified candidates).
• Dependability: Strong work ethic, punctual attendance, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Benefits & Compensation Perks

• Profit-Sharing Program: Grow with us! We offer a profit-sharing plan that rewards your hard work when the company succeeds.
• Competitive hourly pay with regular overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• All required safety gear (PPE) provided.