Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Advanced knowledge of welding techniques, fabrication methods, and metalworking practices.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of welding codes, quality standards, and safe operating procedures.
• Effective leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with measuring and inspection tools.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in varying positions throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier materials with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to safely operate welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Welding certification from an accredited program.
• Prior leadership, lead worker, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of welding personnel.
• Assign work tasks and monitor workflow to achieve production schedules.
• Perform complex welding and fabrication using MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, or other required processes.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Inspect welds and finished products for accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with required standards.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and technical guidance to welding staff.
• Monitor adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineering, quality, and production teams on project requirements and schedules.
• Assist with maintaining welding equipment, tools, and shop machinery.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.
• Assist with material planning and inventory control as needed.
• Complete production, quality, and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and work direction to welders and fabrication employees.
• Assist management with employee training and skill development.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to supervision.
• Support compliance with company policies and procedures.
• May assist in interviewing, onboarding, and evaluating employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.