Structural Steel Welder/Fitter

Qualdoc • Ashland, VA

13h

About The Position

The Structural Steel Welder/Fitter fabricates and welds components for overhead cranes and related equipment in a heavy industrial shop. The role requires reading shop drawings and welding symbols, producing quality flux-cored arc welds, and meeting AWS industry standards. The position is located in Ashland, Virginia, and is contract-to-hire, with potential for permanent employment after 90 days. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Saturdays as required. Pay starts at $26.00 per hour and may be higher based on experience, up to $32.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Welding and fitting experience in an industrial or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read shop drawings and interpret AWS weld symbols.
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality flux-cored arc welds.
• Must pass a full-penetration vertical weld test and an overhead fillet weld test.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and D14.1 welding standards.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial setting and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable and able to meet the required work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal components using shop drawings and specifications.
• Perform flux-cored arc welding to meet AWS D1.1 and AWS D14.1 standards.
• Read and interpret welding symbols and technical drawings.
• Complete full-penetration vertical weld and overhead fillet weld tests.
• Follow safety procedures in a heavy industrial shop environment.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work 10-hour shifts and Saturdays when needed.

Benefits

• Potential for permanent employment after 90 days.
• Benefits upon full-time hire, including 401(k), ESOP, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• $850 sign-on bonus after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed