Structural Steel Welder (AWS D1.1)
Pay: $22–$34/hr. (depending on experience and certifications)
Shift: 1st shift – 5:00 AM start, 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday
Job Summary
Conduct welding of structural steel components for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. This role requires strong Flux Core welding skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality while working with heavy steel assemblies.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of structural steel welding experience required
- Flux Core (FCAW) welding experience required
- Experience with GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW is a plus
- Current or prior AWS welding certifications preferred, particularly D1.1/D1.5
- Experience in an AISC-certified fabrication shop preferred
- Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, WPSs, and shop drawings
- Ability to safely work with overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy steel assemblies
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Weld structural steel and bridge components using FCAW, GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW in accordance with AWS D1.1 requirements
- Read and interpret weld symbols, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and shop drawings
- Perform weld preparation, grinding, gouging, and cleanup as required
- Inspect welds for quality and ensure work meets specified standards and requirements
- Safely operate and work around overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy steel assemblies
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO / Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Training and Continuing Education
- Overtime Opportunities
Fabrication Shop Perks
- Daily snack & drink allowance
- Annual safety boot allowance
- Annual prescription safety glasses program
- Lunch provided every other Friday
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.