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Job Title: Night Shift Structural Welder Job Description Join a second-shift structural welding team working Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. in a dedicated structural welding shop. You will perform code-quality welds using MIG and flux core processes, interpret blueprints, and contribute to steady, well-planned production work in a fabrication environment. Responsibilities Perform structural welding using MIG and flux core processes in vertical (3G), overhead, and horizontal positions on carbon steel plate.
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to plan weld layouts, fabrication steps, and procedures. Use tape measures, calipers, rulers, and other measuring tools to take accurate measurements and mark layouts. Determine appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on job requirements and specifications. Set ampage and voltage correctly on welding machines to achieve proper penetration and weld quality.
Set up components for welding, including cutting material with powered saws to match required measurements. Operate angle grinders to prepare parts, clean weld areas, and grind welds to meet quality standards. Align, clamp, and fit components to ensure proper joint preparation and structural integrity prior to welding. Execute weld tests such as 3G MIG on 1/4-inch carbon plate and 4F MIG on 1/4-inch plate to demonstrate proficiency, including clean starts and stops.
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify and correct flaws or defects. Maintain welding and fabrication equipment in safe working condition and follow established safety procedures. Work collaboratively in a production environment to meet output goals while maintaining quality standards. Support structural fitting and fabrication tasks as needed to keep projects on schedule. Essential Skills Proficient MIG welding skills with the ability to pass a 3G MIG test on 1/4-inch carbon plate and a 4F MIG test on 1/4-inch plate, with clean starts and stops.
Ability to weld confidently in vertical, overhead, and horizontal positions in a structural welding environment. At least 8 months of welding experience in a structural welding shop. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and fabrication prints. Strong tape measure and layout skills with accurate measurement reading and marking. Knowledge of setting ampage and voltage on welding machines for different materials and positions.
Experience using angle grinders for weld preparation and finishing. Ability to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment safely and effectively. Capability to align, clamp, and fit components using calipers, rulers, and similar tools. Understanding of basic weld inspection practices to identify flaws and ensure structural integrity. Commitment to maintaining equipment in a condition that supports safe operation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Structural fitting experience in an industrial or fabrication setting is preferred. Experience in industrial production welding or fabrication environments. Experience in flux core welding for structural applications. Familiarity with working in a structural welding shop focused on code work and clean prints. Comfort working in a high-production, fabrication-focused environment on a multi-building campus.
Why Work Here? This opportunity offers steady, well-planned work in a long-established, family-owned business with a strong track record of year-over-year growth. The organization emphasizes people-first management, prioritizes safety, and maintains a robust safety program. Team members benefit from healthcare coverage that includes vision and dental, and they work in an environment where projects are consistent rather than short-term or seasonal.
The culture values reliability, professional craftsmanship, and long-term employment, providing a stable setting for welders and fitters to grow their skills. Work Environment The role is based in a structural welding shop on a 10-build