MIG Welder & Fabricator - 2nd Shift

What You'll Do

• Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on ferrous metal components utilizing SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) processes.
• Tasks include joint preparation, fit-up, tack welding, gas torch cutting, and final weld out in accordance with applicable welding procedures (WPS).
• Execute fabrication of structural and non-structural weldments, including sub-assemblies and full assemblies made from 16-gauge to heavy plate steel, adhering to mechanical drawings and customer specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, combination squares, straightedges, rulers) to lay out, position, and align components prior to welding.
• Use clamps, fixtures, and jigs to ensure accurate alignment and securement during assembly.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication blueprints to determine weld joint configurations, material requirements, and fabrication sequences.
• Conduct all-position welding (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) as required by project specifications.
• Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections, checking for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and potential discontinuities using visual inspection techniques and inspection tools.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment, including torches, power sources, wire feeders, and grinders, and identify when corrective maintenance is required.
• Other duties as assigned, including cross-functional tasks within the fabrication department.

The Experience, Skills, And Abilities Needed

• 3+ years of hands-on welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven skill in MIG (GMAW), flux-core (FCAW), and stick (SMAW) on carbon steel or other ferrous materials.
• Welding certification from an accredited institution, and the ability to weld to a WPS.
• Ability to read and apply fabrication blueprints and welding symbols for fit-up, weld size, and sequence.
• Comfortable performing fit-up and tack, using fixtures and clamps, and operating common shop tools (grinders, torches, measuring tools).
• Ability to complete a pre-hire evaluation, including a blueprint reading/interpretation test and a hands-on weld sample.
• Ability to train on 1st shift for 3–4 months, then transition to 2nd shift, and work overtime when needed.
• Steady attention to safety, quality, and communication so you can work independently and coordinate smoothly with the team.