1st/2nd shift - Welders Urgently Needed

Anchor Fabrication Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401k with company match

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity

Accident insurance

Job summary

Anchor Fabrication Fort Worth is seeking a skilled welder to read blueprints and weld symbols, and to weld parts to exact specifications. The role requires setting up machines, verifying dimensions with hand tools, and performing MIG, 3G uphill, and double V groove welds in a fast-paced fabrication shop.

Overtime and weekend work may be required. Benefits include medical, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid disability and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding and fillet welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of weld symbols and blueprints.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld parts according to customer specs, both structural and aesthetic.
• Set up welding machine for each job and verify dimensions with handheld tools.
• Perform MIG welding, 3G uphill welding, and double V groove welds.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow PPE procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Fillet welding

3G welding

V-groove welding

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Job description

Position Summary:The Welder’s role is to weld parts quickly and accurately, meeting or exceeding customer specs by reading blueprints, including weld symbols; ensuring correct machine settings, shielding gas, weld position and filler material are used. They are highly motivated and have a desire to work in a fast paced, quality centered environment. This role is vital to ensuring our customers’ needs are consistently met, promoting our company’s continued strong national growth.Hours: 1st Shift = 5am - 1:30pm. 2nd Shift = 1:30pm - 10pm. Must be available to work Overtime and Weekends as business needs require.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneInternal Relationships: All DepartmentsExternal Relationships: Occasional and incidental contact with customers or prospective customersTraits Displayed:Ability to exude high energy, solution-based thinking, while focusing great attention to detail and maintaining a service-oriented disposition.Contribute to a work environment that promotes pride in being part of a winning team and encourages personal and professional growth and success.Assure productivity and high-quality standards are constant so that the company and employees collectively enjoy optimum financial returns, job security, personal career growth and excellent service to customers.Ability to provide exemplary and consistent customer satisfaction, with a strong capacity for building relationships.Primary Responsibilities:Fit and weld parts according to customer specification, meeting or exceeding customer specs both structural and aesthetic.Knowledge, understanding, and use of weld symbolsKnowledge, understanding, and use of blueprintsEnsure proper set up of machine for each job.Use handheld measuring tools to verify accurate dimension and fit of parts to be welded and assembled.Ability to MIG / Fillet weldAbility to 3G uphill weldAbility to double V groove weldResponsible for continually maintaining a clean working environment.Uses proper PPE and follows all safety procedures.Other duties assignedBenefits Offered:100% Company Paid Long Term Disability and Life InsuranceMedicalDentalVisionPaid Time Off (PTO)401k with Company MatchCritical IllnessHospital IndemnityAccident InsuranceIdentity & Legal ProtectionsMinimum Requirements:Must have at a minimum of 1 year of experience or training.Entry Level – (Level 1) - Welder ($20+)Skills: Basic understanding of welding safety, tools, and techniques.Processes: Simple MIG welding.Tasks: Fitting, Tack welding, basic welding, assisting experienced welders.Certifications: AWS D1.1 will need to be obtained during interview processIntermediate-Level (Level 2) - Proficient Welder ($23+)Skills: Proficient in MIG welding, and basic TIG welding processes.Processes: Can weld in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical)Task: Structural welding, pipe welding, blueprint reading, quality control.Certifications: AWS D1.1 or similar.Advanced-Level (Level 3) - Expert Welder ($26+)Skills: High Precision welding, complex joint configurations, metallurgy knowledge. Proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes.Processes All-position welding on steel, aluminum, stainless steel.Task: SME, training, inspection, and custom fabrication.Certifications: AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3, AWS D1.2Environment/Physical Requirements with or without Accommodation:This position is carried out in a fabrication shop environment and as such has the following physical work requirements:Must be able to lift up to 100lbs.Must be able to position welding apparatus in any position the work required.Position requires ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.Position may require bending, kneeling, and stooping.Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, and chemicals.During On-Site Interview Physical Weld Testing must be acceptable.All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.