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Job Title: Welder/Fabricator (Heavy Plate Structural)
Pay: Up to $29/hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a growing team specializing in heavy plate structural work. This role involves welding, fabricating, and preparing large steel components to precise specifications. Candidates should be comfortable working with thick materials and performing layout, cutting, and grinding as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform structural welding on heavy plate steel up to 1" thick
- Utilize MIG welding processes with .035 and .045 wire
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
- Measure, cut, and grind steel components to required specifications
- Operate fabrication equipment such as grinders, torches, and saws
- Ensure weld quality meets industry and company standards
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Inspect finished workpieces for accuracy and quality
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in heavy plate or structural welding required
- Proficiency with MIG welding (.035 and .045 wire)
- Ability to weld material up to 1" thickness
- Strong blueprint reading and fabrication skills
- Experience with cutting and grinding steel
- Ability to lift heavy materials and work in a production environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Welding certifications (a plus, but not required)
- Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication shop environment
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Pay: Up to $29/hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a growing team specializing in heavy plate structural work. This role involves welding, fabricating, and preparing large steel components to precise specifications. Candidates should be comfortable working with thick materials and performing layout, cutting, and grinding as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform structural welding on heavy plate steel up to 1" thick
- Utilize MIG welding processes with .035 and .045 wire
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
- Measure, cut, and grind steel components to required specifications
- Operate fabrication equipment such as grinders, torches, and saws
- Ensure weld quality meets industry and company standards
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Inspect finished workpieces for accuracy and quality
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in heavy plate or structural welding required
- Proficiency with MIG welding (.035 and .045 wire)
- Ability to weld material up to 1" thickness
- Strong blueprint reading and fabrication skills
- Experience with cutting and grinding steel
- Ability to lift heavy materials and work in a production environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Welding certifications (a plus, but not required)
- Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication shop environment
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