Welder

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC • Newington, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, as well as hands-on machinery rigging, equipment movement, and related fabrication activities. MEI Industrial Solutions provides machinery moving services nationwide, including rigging, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating, and export packing. Its clients span industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, data centers, institutional, manufacturing, and medical. The company emphasizes professionalism, safety, quality, and the values of integrity, respect, commitment, and results.

The role is based in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire area and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Work is physical and hands-on, performed in non-temperature-controlled environments and/or outdoors in varied weather and over uneven terrain. The Welder must be able to perform demanding physical activities, work safely as part of a team, and deliver quality service to customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least three years of welding experience.
• At least three years of construction industry experience.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, including hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to perform physical activities including crawling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, walking, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination, ability to stand for long periods, and attention to fine detail.
• Willingness and ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, including over uneven ground or terrain.
• Ability to work safely in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and pride in work.

Nice To Haves

• Welding certification.
• Carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment, including forklifts and passenger vehicles.
• Operate and control machinery and processes using control mechanisms or direct physical activity.
• Read blueprints and use a tape measure, level, and square.
• Select rigging gear, including cables, pulleys, and winches, based on load weights, sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and then to the lines.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Maintain awareness of safety for oneself and everyone at the job site.
• Work effectively in a team, communicate openly, and deliver quality service to customers.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee discount program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

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