Welder / Soldador

Vitality Staffing • North Bergen, NJ

10d

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and safety-conscious Welder / Fabricator to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and modifying steel intermodal shipping containers, chassis, and related equipment at the facility. It requires hands-on welding and fabrication, with emphasis on dual-shield or stick welding and heavy structural steel.

The position includes welding corten and mild steel containers using MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW), or Stick (SMAW) processes; repairing container walls, roofs, doors, and crossmembers; modifying structural components; and preparing and finishing repairs. The employee must maintain an orderly work area and follow OSHA safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional welding experience, ideally in structural steel, heavy equipment repair, or container maintenance.
• Proficiency in vertical and overhead welding positions.
• Ability to safely operate plasma cutters, grinders, and torches.
• Ability to read basic structural drawings or accurately follow spoken or written repair orders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in outdoor or warehouse weather conditions and spend long periods standing, kneeling, or bending.
• Must pass the in-house weld test if not otherwise demonstrating the required welding qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• AWS certification is a major plus.
• Experience in structural steel, heavy equipment repair, or container maintenance.
• Strong dual-shield or stick welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW), or Stick (SMAW) welding on corten and mild steel containers.
• Cut out damaged sections, prepare metal surfaces, and weld patch plates on container walls, roofs, doors, and crossmembers.
• Straighten bent door frames, replace hinges, repair locking bars, and ensure containers are weather-tight and secure.
• Prepare steel using angle grinders, plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, and air chippers.
• Apply protective primers and paint to completed repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow OSHA safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Inspect, repair, and modify steel intermodal shipping containers, chassis, and related equipment.

What This Job Offers

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