Fabrication Welder

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Fabrication Welder for a Virginia Beach manufacturing company. The role focuses on MIG welding, fabricating custom metal products, and reading blueprints.

Schedule is Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with overtime opportunities and a temp-to-hire evaluation. Competitive pay and potential long-term career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding experience required.
• Metal fabrication experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Experience using grinders and metal finishing tools.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components.
• Fabricate and assemble custom metal products.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
• Cut, grind, shape, and finish metal components.
• Inspect completed welds for strength, quality, and appearance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards

Skills

MIG welding

Metal fabrication

Read blueprints

Work orders

Detail-oriented

Tools

Grinders

Job description

FabricationWelder

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Evaluation Hire (Temp-to-Hire)
Pay: $22.00 hour

Build More Than a Weld—Build Quality

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced FabricationWelder for a growing manufacturing company in Virginia Beach. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing clean, high-quality work and enjoys fabricating custom products rather than repetitive production welding.

If you have strong MIG welding skills, fabrication experience, and an eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components
• Fabricate and assemble custom metal products
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders
• Cut, grind, shape, and finish metal components
• Inspect completed welds for strength, quality, and appearance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding experience required
• Metal fabrication experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders
• Experience using grinders and metal finishing tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and strong communication skills

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Custom metal fabrication
• Structural welding
• Sign manufacturing
• Architectural metal work
• Heavy fabrication
• Cosmetic or finish-quality welding

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Typical hours are 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (hours may vary slightly)
• Regular overtime opportunities available, including Saturdays for those interested in additional hours

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand, bend, kneel, and work in various positions throughout the shift
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, dust, and metal fumes
• Wear steel-toe boots and required personal protective equipment

Why Work Through Express Employment Professionals?

At Express, we’re committed to connecting skilled professionals with companies where they can build long-term careers. This position offers:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Evaluation-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Support from a dedicated Express Employment Professionals recruiting team throughout your assignment

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.