Structural Welder
Skillforce•Washington, DC
•$0 - $60•Onsite
About The Position
Skillforce is hiring Structural Welders for ongoing project work in Northwest Washington, DC. As a Structural Welder, you will be responsible for field welding a steel staircase, its landings, and its rails. This role requires you to bring your own welding machine to the job site.
Requirements
- You own a working welding machine and bring it to the job site with your leads, stinger, ground clamp, and grinders.
- You have field welding experience on structural steel, miscellaneous metals, steel stairs, or railings.
- You can run stick welds with 7018 rod in the vertical and overhead positions.
- You have reliable transportation to get yourself and your equipment to Northwest Washington, DC each workday.
- You are authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- MIG or flux-core experience is a plus for rail and picket work.
- An AWS D1.1 structural welding certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Field weld steel stair stringers to landings, embed plates, and the supporting structure.
- Set, plumb, and weld handrail and guardrail posts to the heights shown on the drawings.
- Weld handrails, guardrails, and pickets, then grind exposed welds smooth and clean.
- Read drawings and take field measurements to fit stair and rail components on site.
- Set up and run your own welding machine, leads, and grinders using the power available on site.
- Follow hot work, fire watch, and site safety practices throughout every shift.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe at the end of each day.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision available
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
