What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder - Structural position at All Steel Construction?
Position Summary
All Steel is seeking an experienced structural steel Welder to join our fabrication team. This role is focused on producing high-quality, code-compliant welds on structural steel assemblies, working from shop drawings to fit and finish parts that meet AISC standards. The ideal candidate reads a weld symbol like a second language, takes pride in a clean bead, and keeps quality and productivity moving together on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Welding Operation: Perform structural steel welding using FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and/or SAW processes as required by the job, in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Blueprint & Symbol Reading: Interpret structural shop drawings and AWS weld symbols to determine joint type, weld size, length, and process before starting work.
- Quality Control: Inspect completed welds for size, profile, and defects (undercut, porosity, slag inclusions, etc.) and correct as needed to meet AWS D1.1 and project specifications.
- Fit Verification: Confirm assemblies are properly fit, squared, and dimensionally correct against the drawing before and during welding.
- Equipment & Consumable Management: Set up welding machines, select correct wire/electrode and gas for the material and joint, and maintain equipment to avoid downtime.
- Material Handling: Safely move and position parts and assemblies using overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging as needed.
- Routine Maintenance: Keep welding equipment, work area, and PPE clean and in good working order; report equipment issues promptly.
- Cross-Training: Work across multiple job types and assembly sizes as production needs shift, rather than being tied to a single line or product.
- Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, professional work area and strictly adhere to all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience welding structural steel in a fabrication shop environment.
- AWS certification (or ability to pass an in-house weld test) preferred.
- Blueprint Literacy: Strong ability to read and interpret structural shop drawings and AWS weld symbols.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of welding parameters (amperage, voltage, travel speed, heat input) and how they change with material thickness and joint type.
- Precision Mindset: High attention to detail with a focus on weld quality, consistency, and material conservation.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift 50 lbs, work in various positions (including overhead), and work in a high-output shop environment for extended periods.
- Reliability: A track record of punctuality and a commitment to meeting production deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for overtime and advancement within the company
About All Steel
All Steel is an Arkansas-based, AISC-certified structural steel fabricator with a 39-year operating history, focused on delivering high-quality steel packages across the Southern U.S. We are proud of our commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and investing in our people.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22