Flux Core Structural Welder

Reinicke Athens, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading steel fabrication company in Athens, GA is seeking full-time experienced Flux Core Structural Welders. The role involves operating welding machines, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. Preferred candidates will have 3-5 years of experience with flux core welding, and the ability to pass AWS welding tests. This position offers a starting pay of $20/hour and a range of employee benefits including health insurance and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• Experience with stainless steel and aluminum is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a 3G weld test on 1" carbon plate.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety procedures while welding.
• Operate a welding machine to join metal parts together.
• Visually inspect welds for defects and maintain equipment.

Skills

Flux core welding experience

MIG welding experience

TIG welding experience

Education

Ability to pass an AWS weld test

3-5 years of welding experience

Tools

Welding machine

Power tools

Plasma cutters

Oxy-fuel torches

Job description

About Us

Reinicke Athens Inc (RAI) is a single‑source steel fabricator and construction firm providing a full range of design, engineering, fabrication, and erection services. AISC certified in both fabrication and erection, our complete in‑house capabilities enable fast response, maximum flexibility, and complete coordination of all project phases. We serve many Fortune 500 clients and others across the southeastern United States. Our 105,000‑square‑foot plant utilizes the latest high‑tech machinery, top‑notch facilities, and cutting‑edge computer‑driven processes.

Life With Us

RAI is an industry leader because of its people. We work hard to cultivate an environment that prioritizes building lasting relationships. We are focused on building teams of honest, dedicated professionals who have a passion for building a better environment for our employees, customers, business partners, and communities.

Job Title

Flux Core Structural Welder

Work Setting

Shop Position - Athens, GA

Job Summary

RAI is seeking full‑time, experienced Flux Core Structural Welders for our Athens location.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all safety procedures, including wearing all proper PPE
• Operate a welding machine to join parts together, utilizing proper techniques for different joint types, positions, and thicknesses
• Clean, grind, and prepare metal to ensure proper weld penetration
• Accurately interpret drawings and prints to understand the required weld specifications, joint types, and positioning of components
• Measure and cut using power tools, plasma cutters, and oxy‑fuel torches
• Visually inspect welds for defects like porosity, slag inclusions, and undercut
• Regularly clean and maintain welding equipment, including the wire feeder and power supply
• Must be able to pass a 3G weld test on 1” carbon plate with a backer bar

Education and Experience

• 3 – 5 years’ experience preferred
• Ability to pass an AWS weld test required
• Flux core welding experience required
• MIG and TIG experience preferred
• Stainless steel and aluminum experience a plus

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Day Shift Schedule: Typically 6am-4:30pm Monday‑Friday, with some Saturdays required. Overtime hours available
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely maneuver around various construction equipment and vehicles on an active construction site
• Regularly encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and a variety of outside weather conditions
• Ability to climb temporary or permanent stairs and ladders
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance, stoop, and reach regularly
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

All full‑time employees can enjoy the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD insurance options, matched 401k, and annual performance bonus.

Pay

Starting at $20/hour, depending on experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of someone in this classification. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We are a drug‑free working environment and all employment offers are contingent upon a successful drug screening and E‑Verification.