Senior Welder (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About The Position

Top Metal Solutions is seeking highly skilled and experienced welders to join our growing fabrication team as a Senior Welder. This position is designed for dependable professionals who can consistently produce high-quality work, solve fabrication challenges, maintain production efficiency, and support overall shop operations with minimal supervision. As a Senior Welder, you will play a key role in complex fabrication projects, structural assemblies, and custom manufacturing operations. This position requires advanced welding ability, strong fabrication knowledge, leadership by example, and the ability to maintain quality and productivity in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for experienced welders who take pride in craftsmanship, understand manufacturing standards, and can contribute to a high-performance production team. The Senior Welder is responsible for performing advanced welding and fabrication work on structural and custom metal assemblies while maintaining high quality and production standards. This role requires strong experience in MIG and Flux-Core welding, blueprint interpretation, fabrication support, troubleshooting, and independent project execution. The ideal candidate is capable of handling complex welding tasks, assisting with production problem-solving, and supporting junior team members when needed.

Requirements

5+ years of welding and fabrication experience preferred
Previous experience in manufacturing, structural welding, or custom fabrication environments required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong blueprint reading and fabrication interpretation skills
Proven ability to maintain quality and productivity standards
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attendance and reliability
Strong work ethic and leadership mentality
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs regularly
Ability to bend, kneel, push, pull, and work in a physically demanding environment
Ability to work safely around machinery and welding equipment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Experience with structural steel or heavy fabrication projects
Flux-Core structural welding experience
Experience mentoring or training junior welders
Forklift experience is a plus
Welding certifications are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform advanced MIG welding on structural and custom fabricated components
Perform Flux-Core welding for heavy-duty and structural applications
Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production specifications
Set up and adjust welding equipment and parameters properly
Perform fitting, alignment, and fabrication support as required
Maintain high-quality weld appearance and structural integrity
Identify and correct welding or fabrication issues
Assist with troubleshooting production and fabrication problems
Support production efficiency and workflow improvements
Assist in training and mentoring junior welders when needed
Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
Maintain safe work practices and follow all company safety procedures
Support team productivity and project completion goals