Job Description
Job DescriptionMIG Welder/Fabricator
Job Type: Full-Time with Overtime
Pay: $25-30/hr
Schedule: 1st Shift
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our job shop manufacturing team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working on a variety of custom projects rather than repetitive production work. The right candidate will be comfortable reading blueprints, setting up welding equipment, fabricating metal components, and producing quality finished parts.
Responsibilities
- Perform MIG and/or TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, drawings, and work orders.
- Measure, cut, fit, tack, and weld materials according to project specifications.
- Set up welding machines and select the appropriate wire, gas, amperage, and voltage for each application.
- Fabricate custom parts, frames, brackets, assemblies, and other metal components.
- Use hand and power tools including grinders, saws, drills, clamps, and plasma cutters.
- Perform layout and fit-up of components prior to welding.
- Inspect completed welds and fabricated parts for quality, accuracy, and proper dimensions.
- Grind, clean, and finish welds as needed.
- Make adjustments to ensure proper fit, alignment, and overall appearance of finished products.
- Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues and make necessary corrections.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly care for welding equipment and tools.
- Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Work efficiently to meet project deadlines and customer specifications.
Qualifications
- Previous welding and fabrication experience preferred.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and welding symbols.
- Experience with MIG welding required; TIG welding experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication techniques.
- Ability to accurately use tape measures, squares, calipers, and other measuring tools.
- Comfortable working with hand and power tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift and move materials as required.
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Preferred Experience
- Job shop or custom fabrication experience.
- Experience working with multiple types and thicknesses of metal.
- TIG welding experience.
- Experience with plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, or band saws.
- Ability to perform basic layout and fabrication from drawings.
- Previous experience working on custom, low-volume projects.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Consistent full-time work
- Variety of custom fabrication projects
- Opportunity to develop and expand welding skills
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for overtime
- Potential for advancement
If you're an experienced Welder/Fabricator who enjoys variety and takes pride in quality craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you!
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