What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS D1.1 Structural Welder-Fabricator position at Cannonball?
Location: Cocoa, FL
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with optional Saturday overtime
Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, based on weld test results
A day in this role
At 6:00 a.m., you review fabrication drawings, mark out joints, and prep materials. By mid-morning, you’re laying in smooth FCAW beads on heavy structural members, checking weld symbols and fit-up against the print. After lunch, you’re on the overhead crane, repositioning assemblies, then visually inspecting your work and logging results. You wrap up the day by cleaning your station, maintaining your gear, and coordinating with teammates on what’s next.
What you’ll do- Weld structural steel components in accordance with drawings and marked-up weld symbols.
- Maintain and obtain required welding certifications, ensuring compliance with AWS standards.
- Achieve and maintain welder qualifications per AWS standards.
- Conduct visual inspections of welded components to verify quality and accuracy.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, air arc tools, grinders, magnetic drills, and other welding-related equipment.
- Communicate with team members to ensure quality control and completeness of work.
- Follow all safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe, secure work environment.
- Keep the work area clean and organized, including trash and scrap removal and other production-related tasks.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment as needed.
- Welding background aligned with AWS D1.1 (2G/3G) and the ability to interpret fabrication and construction drawings.
- 2 years of experience in steel fabrication.
- Prior experience operating overhead cranes.
- Hands-on FCAW (Flux Core) welding experience.
- 2G/3G certification preferred.
- Ability to pass a weld test that meets AWS standards.
- Flexibility to work the required schedule, including overtime and Saturdays as needed.
- Willingness to learn and grow your skills.
- Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match and 100% vesting from the beginning
- Paid weekly
- Company-paid life insurance
Selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment physical with drug/alcohol testing.
Salary : $20 - $25