MIG Welder (Contract, 2–6 Weeks)

Durin Mining Technologies • El Segundo, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Durin is seeking an experienced MIG welder for a full-time, 2–6 week contract at its on-site shop in El Segundo, California. The welder will finish a large, partially fitted and tacked steel rod-handling frame for a drilling rig and support other structural welding during the rig build. Work must use production MIG (GMAW) and/or flux-core (FCAW), rather than TIG. Mining or drilling experience is not required.

The role involves welding steel structures and frames, including plate, gussets, bulkheads, and tube-frame members; working through access panels to weld internal gussets; and performing fit-up, tacking, grinding, cleanup, and repairs. The welder will work from fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and engineering direction, manage heat and distortion, and maintain alignment within tolerance. The position reports to Nelson and works closely with the mechanical engineering and assembly team on a tight build schedule. Applicants must work on-site at Durin’s El Segundo headquarters and bring their own welding machine, hood, leathers, and PPE. Pay is $100–$175 per hour, with an ASAP start date and a flexible weekday schedule.

Requirements

• Several years of hands-on structural or production welding experience on steel, with GMAW (MIG) as the main process.
• Comfort welding in every position on heavy plate and structural steel.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience with fit-up, grinding, and related shop tools.
• Ability to work quickly and consistently while producing quality work.
• Ability to provide pictures of past welds.
• Safety-mindedness and pride in maintaining a clean work area.
• Ability to perform physical work, including moving and lifting heavy parts.
• Reliable availability for full-time, on-site work throughout the 2–6 week contract.
• Willingness to work from Durin’s headquarters in El Segundo.
• Must bring own welding gear, including a welding machine, hood, leathers, and PPE.

Nice To Haves

• AWS certification, such as AWS D1.1 structural, or other current welding certifications.
• Flux-core (FCAW) experience in addition to MIG.
• Experience with heavy equipment, mining, oilfield, or other industrial machinery weldments.
• Experience working to inspection by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Interest in staying on for future work as the build continues.

Responsibilities

• Perform production MIG (GMAW) and/or flux-core (FCAW) welding on steel structures and frames for drilling equipment, including plate, gussets, bulkheads, and tube-frame members.
• Finish welding on a large, partially fitted and tacked weldment, including welding internal gussets through access panels and in tight spaces.
• Perform fit-up, tacking, grinding, and weld cleanup.
• Repair welds or cut them out and redo them when needed.
• Read and work from fabrication drawings and weld symbols, follow engineers’ direction, and flag problems before they cause rework.
• Manage heat and distortion on long structures and maintain alignment within tolerance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow shop safety rules, including hot-work and fire-watch practices, PPE requirements, and end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Work with the mechanical engineering and assembly team on the build schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed