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Welder - Structural

Newport Industrial Fabrication
Newport, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

***$500 hiring bonus***

Join our team in Newport, Maine and work on award-winning projects shipped to locations along the eastern seaboard and beyond. Newport Industrial Fabrication uses traditional and modern fabrication techniques to create unique, innovative structural and architectural fabrications. Challenge and enhance your skills as you help solve problems and develop solutions related to the fabrication process. Visit www.nif-inc.com to check out some of the notable work we’ve completed.

Job Description

Newport Industrial Fabrication is seeking experienced welders and welder/fitters to join the dayshift. Individuals will be responsible for performing steel fabrication duties such as cutting, drilling, grinding, fitting, and welding of steel assemblies. Individuals are required to pass a welder qualification test to perform code-required welds.

Shift: 48 hours per week, (4) 10-hour days Monday through Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm, (1) 8-hour day Friday. Additional overtime as needed.

Pay: $24-$26/hr. With successful completion of weld test. Starting pay based on experience.

Job Tasks

  • Interpret/understand technical drawings containing weld symbols
  • Interpret/understand Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) documents
  • Operating pneumatic/electric tools. (Grinder, Dynafile, impact driver, etc.)
  • Operating oxy/acetylene torch and or plasma cutting equipment
  • Operating small equipment. (Tractor, fork truck, etc.)
  • Operating fabrication equipment. (Band Saw, Press Break, Drill Press, etc.)
  • Work independently and cooperatively in an active fabrication shop environment.
  • Follow shop Person Protective Equipment (PPE) policies.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Cross-train as needed to perform work tasks when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • What welding certifications have you currently have?
  • What types of welding do you have experience with?
  • What type of welding are you most proficient with?

Ability to Commute:

  • Newport, ME 04953 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $65,000

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