What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Welder position at CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC?
Division 135 | Odenton, MD
Build with precision. Take pride in your work. Protect what matters.
Chesapeake Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Welder to join our fabrication team! You'll play a hands-on role in assembling, welding, and fabricating metal components while ensuring quality workmanship and keeping production on schedule.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
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Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
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Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and other welding techniques to fabricate and repair metal components.
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Measure, cut, fit, and align materials for welding.
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Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and safety compliance.
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Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean, organized workspace.
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Work with fabrication team members and supervisors to meet production deadlines.
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Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
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Document completed work and report defects or issues to supervisors.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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⭐ What You Bring
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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2 years of welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
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AWS, CWB, or equivalent welding certifications preferred.
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
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Basic computer and email skills.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
💪 The Job
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
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Stand, lift, and perform physical work for extended periods.
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Comfortable working in a shop environment with noise, heat, and confined spaces.
🚀 Why This Role Matters
Your craftsmanship helps turn raw materials into essential components for fire protection systems. Bring your welding skills, attention to detail, and pride in your work to a team that builds with purpose.
Qualifications:🔥 About Chesapeake Fire Protection
Built on Experience. Focused on People. Growing for the Future.
Founded in 1978 as a family-owned business, Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) has grown into a trusted fire protection partner serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.
Today, as a Century Fire Protection Company, we have the resources, technology, expertise, and first-class fabrication capabilities to take on projects of all sizes. We’re headquartered in Odenton, MD, with a branch office in Ashburn, VA.
❤️ We Invest in Our People
Our people are our biggest asset. We provide the training, education, resources, and benefits employees need to succeed, grow, and build a career with us.
🎁 Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental Insurance, including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident Coverage
Come build your career with a company that invests in you.
Salary : $25 - $30