About the role
Welder/Fitter – Structural Steel Fabrication
Location: Ashland, VA Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift Starting Pay: $23.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.
Position Summary
We are looking for a skilled Welder/Fitter with experience in metal fabrication and Flux-Core MIG welding. The ideal candidate can follow technical drawings, work with different metal materials, and produce accurate, high-quality welds and fabricated components.
Responsibilities • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work specifications. • Perform welding, fitting, and metal fabrication tasks according to production requirements. • Operate welding and metalworking equipment safely and accurately. • Inspect finished work to ensure proper measurements, quality, and specifications. • Meet production schedules and maintain required work standards. • Record and report completed work as required. • Follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and workplace safety requirements. • Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
Required Qualifications • Hands-on experience with Flux-Core MIG welding. • Ability to pass a flat 1G welding test; 3G welding ability preferred. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications. • Experience using inspection and measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and rulers. • Basic mathematical skills and strong attention to detail. • Ability to use the following tools: squares, tape measures, Bessey clamps, reachovers, levels, and hammers. • Strong communication skills and dependability. • Commitment to quality, safety, and production standards.
Preferred Qualifications • TIG welding experience. • Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, silicon, and titanium. • Familiarity with both thin- and thick-gauge metal fabrication.
Why Apply? • Opportunity for long-term employment through a contract-to-hire arrangement. • First-shift schedule. • Opportunity to work with different metal materials and fabrication processes. • Supportive team environment. • Opportunity to develop welding and fabrication skills.
Why Apply?
Join a team focused on quality metal fabrication, safe work practices, and long-term career opportunities. This contract-to-hire position offers the potential for continued employment and benefits.
Apply today to put your welding and fitting skills to work.
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