Entry-Level Welder: Fabrication & Assembly

PCI Manufacturing LLC; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal (PCIF) in Atmore, AL is seeking an entry-level Welder I to join our fabrication team. You will set up and operate welding equipment to join metal components and inspect joints for quality, under the supervision of senior welders.

The role requires basic welding knowledge, the ability to read drawings, and a willingness to learn different welding methods. A high school diploma and 1–2 years of relevant experience are preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of applicable experience
• Welding Certification from a specialized training or technical school preferred.
• Working knowledge of various machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Must be able to successfully perform an on-site welding & fabrication skills assessment test.
• Must possess ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, or work orders to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Adjust electric current and timing cycles of resistance welding machines to heat metals to bonding temperature.
• Align and clamp work pieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs or vises.
• Clean equipment parts, joints, and work pieces using chemical solutions or cleaning compounds.
• Connect hoses from torches to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen and specified gas fuels.
• Cut carbon electrodes to specified sizes and shapes, using cutoff saws.
• Examine seams for defects and rework defective joints or broken parts.
• Grind, cut, buff, or bend edges of work pieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using power grinders and hand tools.
• Guide torches and rods along joints of work pieces to heat them to brazing temperature, melt braze alloys, and bond work pieces together.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state law, the Company ISO Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years applicable experience

Tools

Various machines and tools

Job description

PCI Federal (PCIF) in Atmore, AL is seeking an entry-level Welder I to join our fabrication team. You will set up and operate welding equipment to join metal components and inspect joints for quality, under the supervision of senior welders.

The role requires basic welding knowledge, the ability to read drawings, and a willingness to learn different welding methods. A high school diploma and 1–2 years of relevant experience are preferred; training is provided.