Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

We are seeking a highly proficient Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator to interpret engineering drawings and fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, an unwavering commitment to safety, and the ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for transforming raw steel into the beams, columns, and trusses that form the backbone of major construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and Interpret Blueprints: Accurately read and understand complex shop drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine specifications and requirements.
• Fabrication: Set up and operate fabrication machinery such as shears, ironworkers, drill presses, and CNC burning tables to cut, bevel, and punch steel components.
• Layout and Fitting: Measure, lay out, and fit up structural steel components (beams, columns, plates, etc.) according to drawings, using jigs, fixtures, and clamps to prepare for welding.
• Welding: Perform various welding processes, primarily FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) to fabricate structural steel members.
• Quality Control: Perform visual inspections of welds and fabricated parts to ensure they meet specified quality standards and project requirements.
• Material Handling: Safely operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts to move and position heavy steel materials.
• Grinding and Finishing: Use grinders and other tools to clean spatter, smooth welds, and prepare steel surfaces for painting or shipping as required.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout, and safe handling of materials and equipment.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team to meet production schedules and project deadlines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a structural steel welder/fabricator.
• Proficiency with FCAW and SMAW welding processes.
• Ability to pass a 3G and 4G weld test (vertical and overhead) as a condition of employment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with common fabrication shop machinery (ironworkers, drills, saws, etc.).
• Knowledge of AWS (American Welding Society) D1.1 Structural Steel Code is a plus.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, squares, levels).
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and working in a demanding shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal certification from a technical school or apprenticeship program.
• Certified Welder (CW) certification through the AWS.
• Experience with other welding processes (GMAW, GTAW).
• Experience operating a forklift and/or overhead crane.
• Familiarity with basic rigging practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person