Structural Steel Welder & Fabricator

Responsibilities:

• Perform structural steel welding in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts and welding procedures.
• Select equipment and determine the appropriate welding method based on specifications.
• Cut, position, align, and fit components together according to structural requirements.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding on structural steel components.
• Operate welding equipment, including cold saws, band saws, grinders, and drills (hand-held and press).
• Use basic hand tools, such as cutting torches, squares, hammers, grinders, and air arcs.
• Tack-weld parts to secure them in place before full welding.
• Conduct quality control checks by testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structures to identify flaws.
• Maintain welding equipment and general tools in the work area, ensuring they are safe and in good working condition.
• Perform repairs, dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling of steel structures as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and safe at all times.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in structural steel welding.
• Proficiency in vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.
• Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG, and arc welding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience using electrical and manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, grinders, drills, etc.).
• Familiarity with relative safety standards and willingness to wear protective gear (face shield, gloves, respirator, etc.).
• AWS D1.1 welding certification (preferred, but not required)..
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Ability to work overtime and travel when needed.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug test.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.