Welder

About the role

CTR Group is seeking a Shop Welder in Richmond VA. Immediate openings and urgently hiring!

Pay

Weekly pay - you receive a paycheck every week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Safety first emphasis

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated steel frames and metal parts according to blueprints
• Measure, mark, and position components using tape measure, square, clamps, and other hand tools
• Weld in vertical, flat, horizontal, and overhead positions
• Use torch, plasma cutter, and grinders for prep and finishing
• Inspect welds and components to ensure accuracy and conformance to specifications
• Weld out components previously tack‑welded by senior welders
• Grind, sand, and finish metal parts as needed
• Operate material‑handling equipment including overhead cranes/hoists
• Move, stage, and properly store materials and finished product
• Wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, leather gear, safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes, and respirator when needed
• Perform MIG welding and occasional TIG welding
• Support additional production tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Hands‑on experience with MIG and TIG welding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols
• Strong measurement skills: tape measure, fractions, decimals, and dimensional accuracy
• Mechanical aptitude and initiative in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong math skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear all required PPE
• Ability to multitask and maintain quality under production timelines

About CTR Group

CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry, Nationwide for over 35 years. We provide full-service staffing support for various sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary & Temp to Hire. CTR Group takes pride in its high ratings across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing quality staffing and employment services.