Job Description:

Hands-on experience MIG welding structural steel in a manufacturing or shop environment. Comfortable reading drawings/blueprints, fitting, and welding steel components. Reliable and willing to work extended hours and overtime. OSHA awareness and proper PPE usage required.

Essential Job Duties:

• Select, measure, cut, and join metals to specifications.

• Prepare metals and work surfaces for safe and effective welding Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

• Inspect completed welds for strength and appearance.

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications accurately.

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Train and mentor welding recruits as needed.

• Clean, inspect, and maintain welding equipment and tools.

• Diagnose issues and troubleshoots as required.

• Read a tape measure and use basic hand tools (squares, hammer, chisel, banding equipment, etc.).

• Load parts into jigs.

• Operate forklifts and shop machinery to transport materials.

• Follow all welding safety guidelines and regulations.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.

• Experience with MIG welding, layout, fit-up, and blueprint reading.

• Ability to produce quality welds without cold lap or undercuts.

• Ability to operate forklifts, welders, air tools, grinders, overhead cranes/jibs, oxy-acetylene torch, etc.

• Punctual, dependable, and able to work scheduled hours.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Effective, professional communication with coworkers.

Preferred: Welding certification