Structural Steel Welder - Bridge Fabrication (AWS D1.5)

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Structural Steel Welder - (AWS D1.5)

Pay: $22-$34/hr. (depending on experience and certifications)
Shift: 1st shift - 5:00 AM start, 10-hour shifts, 50 hour weeks. Every other week 60 hour work week.

Job Summary

The Structural Steel Welder is responsible for welding and fabricating structural steel components used in major bridge and infrastructure projects. This role requires strong Flux Core welding skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of structural steel welding experience required
• Flux Core (FCAW) welding experience required
• Experience with GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW is a plus
• Current or prior AWS welding certifications preferred, particularly D1.1/D1.5
• AISC fabrication shop experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, WPSs, and shop drawings
• Ability to safely work with overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy plate assemblies
  

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Weld bridge components using FCAW, GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW in accordance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards
• Read and interpret weld symbols, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and shop drawings
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and compliance with project specifications
• Safely work with overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy plate assemblies

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO / Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Training and Continuing Education
• Overtime Opportunities

Fabrication Shop Perks

• Daily snack & drink allowance
• Annual safety boot allowance
• Annual prescription safety glasses program
• Lunch provided every other Friday

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.