Field Welder: Structural Steel & Erection

Smith Ironworks, Inc.; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Ironworks, Inc. in Hesperia is seeking motivated full-time Field Welders to join our team. You will weld on structural iron and steel erection, reading blueprints and aligning components with precision, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning, crane operations, multi-position welding (GTAW/GMAW), tool usage, and routine equipment maintenance. A valid drivers license and 5 years of welding/erector experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in fabrication.
• Must be able to read blueprints/plans.
• Knowledge of reading erection drawings/plans.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Structural Steel / Misc. Erector.
• Driver’s License.
• Welding: 5 years.
• Ironworker/Erector: 5 years (Preferred).
• Blueprint/Plan Reading: 2 years.
• Structural Welding: 5 years (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans.
• Using cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position.
• Knowledge on crane signals.
• Accurately aligning and leveling each steel component into place before bolting and welding them into fixed positions.
• Using mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, lifts as the structure gains height, to access sections off the ground.
• Laying metal decking, and installing safety railing as the structure is built up.
• Health and safety is very important, so strict adherence to OSHA guidelines is a must and to be followed at all times.
• Regular use of a variety of both hand-held and motorized tools and machinery is required.
• Standing for extending periods of time is common.
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
• Lays-out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, protractor, and ruler.
• Tack welds or welds components and assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques.
• Inspects components prior to assembly, making sure they comply with manufacturing blueprints
• Cuts workpiece, using powered die grinders, hand grinders and/or hand shears.
• Be able to weld in multiple positions.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Equipment Maintenance, perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Displays a basic mechanical aptitude. Familiar with equipment function and servicing requirements. Able to perform preventive maintenance as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Reading erection drawings

Fabrication experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

NR-232 Certified Welder

AWS-D1.1 Certified Welder- 3G/4G

Job description

Smith Ironworks, Inc. in Hesperia is seeking motivated full-time Field Welders to join our team. You will weld on structural iron and steel erection, reading blueprints and aligning components with precision, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning, crane operations, multi-position welding (GTAW/GMAW), tool usage, and routine equipment maintenance. A valid drivers license and 5 years of welding/erector experience are preferred.