Flux Core Welder & Fabricator – Structural Steel

Aerotek; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aerotek in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Welder and Fabricator to weld large steel tanks, read blueprints, and perform a required open root weld test. This full-time role operates in a busy, open-air steel yard with first shift hours and potential overtime.

Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential as you contribute to high-quality fabrication projects. Responsibilities include fabricating per blueprints, using flux core dual shield welding with .045 wire, maintaining weld quality, and collaborating

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent flux core welding experience.
• Experience with dual shield flux core welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for structural steel fabrication.
• Proficiency in welding in 2G horizontal, 3G vertical, and 4G overhead positions.
• Capability to pass an open root weld test with back grind on 1/2 inch plate, welding one side, grinding, flipping, and welding the opposite side.
• Experience with flux core structural steel welding.
• Strong understanding of weld quality, penetration, and defect prevention.
• Ability to use .045 flux core wire and occasionally 1/16 inch wire.

Responsibilities

• Weld large steel tanks using flux core dual shield welding.
• Interpret blueprints to perform accurate structural fabrication and assembly.
• Perform open root weld test on 1/2 inch plate with back grind and flip weld.
• Apply proper welding techniques to ensure sound welds with good penetration.
• Use basic hand tools to support fabrication and fit-up tasks.
• Grind and clean welds to meet safety and quality standards.
• Work safely in a covered, open-air steel yard and follow PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.

Skills

Flux core welding

Dual shield flux core

Blueprint reading

2G/3G/4G welding

Open root weld test

Flux core structural welding

Weld quality & penetration

4405 flux core wire usage

Tools

Adjustable wrenches

Pry bars

Mallets (3lb & 5lb)

Tape measures

Chipping hammers

Job description

Aerotek in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Welder and Fabricator to weld large steel tanks, read blueprints, and perform a required open root weld test. This full-time role operates in a busy, open-air steel yard with first shift hours and potential overtime.

Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential as you contribute to high-quality fabrication projects. Responsibilities include fabricating per blueprints, using flux core dual shield welding with .045 wire, maintaining weld quality, and collaborating