Shop Welder

Pillar Innovations•Grantsville, MD

53d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled welder looking for a hands-on role in fabrication and machining? As a Shop Welder, you’ll use your expertise in various welding techniques to fabricate and assemble metal components with precision, following blueprints, work orders, and instructions. This position requires a strong understanding of gas metal welding methods and the ability to work with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. You’ll utilize welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW to complete high-quality projects that meet industry standards. With tiered levels based on certifications and the complexity of assignments, this role offers opportunities for skill development, career growth, and hands-on experience in a fast-paced fabrication environment. If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about welding, and ready to take on new challenges, we’d love to have you on our team! There are three levels of Shop Welders: Shop Welder I – Entry Level – Not required to be AWS or ASME certified but must become certified within 60 days Shop Welder II – Has obtained at least 3 AWS and/or ASME certifications Shop Welder III – Has obtained a combination of at least 6 AWS and/or ASME certifications in both GMAW and GTAW; a minimum of 2 of those 6 certifications must be in either GMAW or GTAW This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.

Requirements

2+ years of welding and/or fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred
Must successfully complete a weld test required prior to employment
Ability to weld in either GMAW or GTAW, both preferred
Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch
Possess knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial shop setting
Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures, squares, protractors, compasses, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment
Read, understand, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements
Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment
Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration.
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
Perform quality checks during production to ensure parts/pieces meet tolerance requirements

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances