Fabrication Welder

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Bonus program

Long-term employment opportunity

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Shreveport, LA is seeking an experienced Fabrication Welder / MIG Welder for a full-time day shift. This role requires metal fabrication, MIG welding, fitting, and producing high-quality welds in a shop environment.

You will read blueprints, measure parts, fit components, and weld to spec while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Pay starts at $19+ per hour DOE with a full benefits package and a bonus program; schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00

Qualifications

• Welding or metal fabrication experience required.
• MIG welding experience preferred.
• Fabrication, fitting, or structural welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience using grinders, cutting tools, and common shop equipment.
• Strong attention to weld quality and workmanship.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical shop work.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding and fabrication on metal components and assemblies.
• Fit, tack, and weld parts according to blueprints and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication plans.
• Accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Cut, grind, prep, and finish metal components.
• Operate common welding and metal fabrication equipment.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy.
• Perform production and structural welding as required.
• Follow established welding procedures and specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe fabrication shop.
• Meet daily production and quality standards.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Shop equipment operation

Quality workmanship

Dependable attendance

Physical stamina

Tools

Grinders

Cutting tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Fabrication Welder / MIG Welder

Pay: $19+/hour DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Shreveport, LA
Benefits: Full Benefits Package + Bonus Program

Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Fabrication Welder / MIG Welder in Shreveport, LA. This is a full-time, day-shift opportunity for a skilled welder with experience in metal fabrication, MIG welding, fitting, and production welding.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fabrication shop, reading measurements and blueprints, fitting components, and producing consistent, high-quality welds.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding and general fabrication on metal components and assemblies
• Fit, tack, and weld parts according to blueprints and specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication plans
• Accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools
• Cut, grind, prep, and finish metal components
• Operate common welding and metal fabrication equipment
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy
• Perform production and structural welding as required
• Follow established welding procedures and specifications
• Maintain a clean and safe fabrication shop
• Meet daily production and quality standards

Qualifications

• Previous welding or metal fabrication experience required
• MIG welding experience preferred
• Fabrication, fitting, or structural welding experience preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Experience using grinders, cutting tools, and common shop equipment
• Strong attention to weld quality and workmanship
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical shop work throughout the shift

Pay & Benefits

• $19+/hour DOE
• Bonus program
• Full benefits package
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
• Day shift: 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Long-term employment opportunity
• Opportunity for advancement