Fabrication / Manufacturing

Express Employment Professionals; Grafton (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek option

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals seeks an experienced Metal Fabricator/Welder in Grafton, ND to read drawings, prepare materials, fit components, and weld quality assemblies. The role uses MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core processes and requires attention to detail and teamwork.

The schedule is a day shift with a potential four-day workweek. Final hours confirmed during hiring; pay ranges from $20 to $25 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant welding, metal fabrication, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and cutting lists.
• Experience using welding equipment, cutting tools, and fabrication machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to plan work, verify measurements, and communicate effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and cutting lists to determine material needs and job sequence.
• Lay out and mark cutting lines on plate, tubing, angle, and structural materials using measuring and layout tools.
• Cut materials using plasma cutters, band saws, angle grinders, and oxyfuel torches.
• Fit and tack weld components, checking dimensions and squareness before final welding.
• Weld assemblies using MIG, TIG, stick, or flux-core processes as appropriate for the material and joint design.
• Grind, dress, and finish welds to meet appearance, dimensional, and coating-preparation requirements.
• Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and appearance.
• Set up and operate press brakes, angle rolls, and tube benders.
• Communicate with estimators and engineers to identify potential fabrication challenges.
• Maintain welding equipment, monitor consumable supplies, and report equipment issues.

Skills

Reading fabrication drawings

Welding

Fabrication

Attention to detail

Team communication

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting tools

Fabrication machinery

Job description

Metal Fabricator / Welder

Location: Grafton, ND
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Day shift; potential four-day workweek available

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator / Welder for a fabrication and manufacturing opportunity in Grafton! This role involves reading fabrication drawings, preparing materials, fitting components, and welding quality finished assemblies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and cutting lists to determine material needs and job sequence.

• Lay out and mark cutting lines on plate, tubing, angle, and structural materials using measuring and layout tools.

• Cut materials using plasma cutters, band saws, angle grinders, and oxyfuel torches.

• Fit and tack weld components, checking dimensions and squareness before final welding.

• Weld assemblies using MIG, TIG, stick, or flux-core processes as appropriate for the material and joint design.

• Grind, dress, and finish welds to meet appearance, dimensional, and coating-preparation requirements.

• Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and appearance.

• Set up and operate press brakes, angle rolls, and tube benders.

• Communicate with estimators and engineers to identify potential fabrication challenges.

• Maintain welding equipment, monitor consumable supplies, and report equipment issues.

Qualifications:

• Relevant welding, metal fabrication, or manufacturing experience.

• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and cutting lists.

• Experience using welding equipment, cutting tools, and fabrication machinery.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Ability to plan work, verify measurements, and communicate effectively with a team.

Work Schedule:

The current schedule is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM. A Monday–Thursday schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts with Fridays off may be available for Express associates. Final schedule will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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