What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Peninsula Iron Works?
About Us
We are a long-established heavy industrial manufacturing and machining operation supporting industries such as mining, energy, wood products, marine, and steel production. Our team specializes in precision fabrication, welding, machining, and large-scale repair work that keeps critical infrastructure running across the region. We are looking for an experienced welder who takes pride in producing high-quality work and contributing to a safe, team-oriented environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled **Welder **to join our manufacturing team. This position is ideal for a welder with strong fabrication and welding experience who can work independently from blueprints, produce quality welds, and support heavy industrial manufacturing and repair projects.
Responsibilities
We are a long-established heavy industrial manufacturing and machining operation supporting industries such as mining, energy, wood products, marine, and steel production. Our team specializes in precision fabrication, welding, machining, and large-scale repair work that keeps critical infrastructure running across the region. We are looking for an experienced welder who takes pride in producing high-quality work and contributing to a safe, team-oriented environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled **Welder **to join our manufacturing team. This position is ideal for a welder with strong fabrication and welding experience who can work independently from blueprints, produce quality welds, and support heavy industrial manufacturing and repair projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform MIG, Flux Core, Stick welding in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Fabricate, fit, and weld structural steel and heavy industrial components to specification.
- Set up and operate welding equipment, torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
- Perform grinding, gouging, cutting, and finishing work as required.
- Safely rig, move, and position heavy materials using overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
- Maintain welding equipment and work area in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE.
- Assist with shop projects and perform other fabrication duties as assigned.
- Positive attitude, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.
- 2 years of industrial welding and fabrication experience preferred.
- Proficiency in MIG, Flux Core, and Stick welding; TIG experience is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Experience working with structural steel, heavy plate, and large fabricated components.
- Knowledge of rigging and safe use of overhead cranes.
- Ability to use grinders, torches, and common fabrication equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
- AWS welding certifications are a plus.
- Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, mining, steel, marine, or repair environments.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
- Ability to fit and fabricate components with minimal supervision.
- MIG Welder
- Stick Welder
Salary : $22 - $30