What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Steel Welder Fabricator position at Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication LLC?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Structural Steel Welder Fabricator and bring your expertise in metal fabrication and welding to life! This energetic role offers the chance to work on large-scale projects, interpreting detailed blueprints and technical drawings to create sturdy, high-quality steel structures. You will be an essential part of a skilled fabrication shop, ensuring all work adheres to safety standards and industry codes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for precision craftsmanship, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Duties
- Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, weld, and assemble steel components
- Use tape measure and shop math to ensure precise dimensions and fit-up of metal materials with little to no tolerance
- Perform various welding techniques including FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) and occasionally MIG (Metal Inert Gas) to adhere to AWS (American Welding Society) standards, AISC standards, and our internal QMS.
- Operate power tools, plasma cutters, torches, drills and machining tools to cut, shape, and prepare structural steel.
- Fabricate structural steel elements for construction projects, including beams, columns, bracing, and some miscellaneous component.
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols during all phases of fabrication and welding activities to maintain a safe working environment
- Pass quality checks and visual inspections of each piece of fabricated and welded material
Experience
- Proven experience working in a fabrication shop environment with a focus on structural steel welding and assembly
- Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints
- Hands-on experience with FCAW and MIG
- Familiarity with using tape measures, and shop math for precise fabrication tasks
- Ability to operate power tools, plasma cutters, machining equipment, and hand tools efficiently
- Strong mechanical knowledge of metal materials and structural steel components
Join us in creating durable steel structures while honing your skills in a collaborative environment that values safety, craftsmanship, and innovation!
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25