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3rd Shift Steel Fabricator/Welder

PDM Precast
Carlisle, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027

Multiple 3rd Shift positions available!

Job Overview: Prep, fit, cut, drill and weld various structural steel assemblies to D1.1 and PDM quality tolerances.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

  • Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners, and our communities.
  • Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
  • Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
  • Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
  • Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.

Areas of Accountability:

  • Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
  • Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors.
  • Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
  • Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
  • Embrace and enhance a positive culture.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Review and establish daily plans.
  • Monitor inventory and submit orders as needed.
  • Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
  • Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
  • Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
  • Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
  • Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
  • Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
  • Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Measure, cut and bend rebar.
  • Examine work pieces and defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: 2 year trade school

Knowledge and Skills: Maintain and operate cutting torches, stick and wire welding equipment. Ability to read blueprints.

Experience: 4 years of job experience or

Physical: Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • I hereby authorize PDM and its designated agents and representatives to conduct a comprehensive review of my background. I understand that the scope may include, but is not limited to, the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records.

Experience:

  • Welding: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Carlisle, IA 50047 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Carlisle, IA 50047: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30

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