Welder

Allied Steel Buildings • McGregor, TX

11d

About The Position

The Welder produces high-quality welds on structural steel components and assemblies for pre-engineered metal building (PEMB), structural steel, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. The role performs welding and fabrication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment using advanced equipment, robotics, and automated production systems.

Working with fitters, operators, quality personnel, supervisors, and engineering teams, the Welder helps ensure components meet AWS standards, project specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules. The role supports safe operations, minimizes rework, and contributes to manufacturing quality.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of welding experience in structural steel fabrication, heavy manufacturing, industrial construction, or a related environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass Allied welding qualification tests.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and welding practices.
• Understanding of AWS welding symbols, weld procedures, and visual inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld maps, blueprints, and production documentation.
• Familiarity with structural steel manufacturing, PEMB components, and fabricated assemblies.
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds while meeting production requirements.
• Knowledge of welding equipment setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify weld defects and perform corrective actions when required.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to the stated example of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing-facility conditions that may include varying temperatures, noise, dust or debris, and wet floors.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating equipment and handling supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience welding structural steel components for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in production-driven manufacturing environments.
• Experience working alongside automated or robotic welding systems.
• Technical school welding certification.
• AWS certification.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Completion of a welding program that includes blueprint reading and safety training.
• Familiarity with robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (GMAW) welding on structural steel assemblies, beams, columns, frames, connections, and fabricated components.
• Perform FCAW, SMAW, or other welding processes as required by project specifications and production requirements.
• Weld components in accordance with AWS standards, welding procedures, engineering drawings, and quality requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, work instructions, and production travelers to ensure proper assembly and weld placement.
• Verify fit-up, alignment, weld size, and component orientation prior to welding.
• Assist with fabrication activities, including grinding, fitting, gouging, material preparation, and weld cleanup.
• Operate safely around robotic welding cells, automated production equipment, conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Perform visual inspections of completed welds to verify quality, appearance, penetration, and compliance with specifications.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns, weld defects, or fabrication discrepancies requiring corrective action.
• Maintain productivity while meeting quality standards and production schedules.

Benefits

• Allied benefit package eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Staffing agency employees become eligible for the Allied benefit package upon conversion, with the benefit waiting period waived.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED