Industrial Maintenance Welder / Fabricator (MIG / ARC Welding)

Customer Driven Staffing - Florida; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Customer Driven Staffing - Florida is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Welder / Fabricator in Fort Lauderdale, FL to perform MIG and ARC welding on heavy structural steel and to fabricate and repair industrial equipment in a demanding outdoor recycling environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG (GMAW) and ARC (SMAW) welding in heavy industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret basic fabrication drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (GMAW) and ARC/Stick (SMAW) welding on heavy structural steel.
• Repair and rebuild industrial equipment, shredder components, wear plates, and supports.
• Repair conveyor systems, transfer chutes, hoppers, and material handling equipment.
• Fabricate elevated platforms, catwalks, handrails, and structural supports.
• Repair trailers, roll-off containers, and heavy steel bins.
• Replace damaged plates, gussets, stiffeners, and reinforcement components.
• Inspect equipment to identify damage and plan repairs.
• Assists maintenance mechanics during shutdowns and emergency repairs.

Skills

MIG welding

ARC welding

Fabrication

Reading blueprints

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Welder / Fabricator (MIG / ARC Welding)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Alternating Saturdays: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Overtime is available based on business needs.

About the Company

Customer Driven Staffing is currently hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Welder / Fabricator for a leading metal recycling and processing facility serving South Florida.

This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding the heavy industrial equipment and structural steel that keep the recycling operation running safely and efficiently. Unlike a production welding shop, this role focuses on repairing equipment that operates in a demanding industrial environment where steel components are subjected to constant impact, vibration, and wear.

The successful candidate will perform welding and fabrication on industrial metal shredders, conveyor systems, elevated platforms, catwalks, hoppers, steel structures, trailers, roll-off containers, processing equipment, and other heavy-duty machinery throughout the recycling yard.

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, rebuilding damaged steel structures, and working on heavy industrial equipment, this is an excellent long-term opportunity with a stable company that values craftsmanship, safety, and reliability.

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Welder / Fabricator performs structural welding, fabrication, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs on heavy industrial equipment used throughout the recycling process.

This position is responsible for rebuilding worn components, repairing cracked structural steel, replacing damaged wear plates, reinforcing heavy equipment, and fabricating replacement parts to minimize equipment downtime and maintain safe operations.

Daily work may include repairing or rebuilding:

• Industrial metal shredders and shredder components
• Shredder housings, wear plates, and support structures
• Conveyor systems and transfer chutes
• Elevated work platforms and catwalks
• Structural steel supports and equipment frames
• Hoppers, bins, feed systems, and processing equipment
• Roll-off containers, scrap boxes, trailers, and dumpsters
• Heavy equipment attachments and material handling systems

Most work is performed outdoors in an active recycling yard around heavy machinery and industrial equipment. This is a physically demanding position that requires strong fabrication skills, attention to safety, and the ability to troubleshoot structural failures quickly.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (GMAW) and ARC/Stick (SMAW) welding on heavy structural steel.
• Repair and rebuild industrial metal shredders, shredder housings, wear plates, liners, and structural components.
• Repair conveyor systems, transfer chutes, hoppers, feed systems, and material handling equipment.
• Weld and fabricate elevated platforms, catwalks, stairways, handrails, guardrails, and structural supports.
• Repair trailers, roll-off containers, scrap boxes, dumpsters, and heavy steel bins.
• Replace damaged steel plates, gussets, stiffeners, cross-members, supports, and reinforcement components.
• Repair cracked welds, broken frames, structural failures, and worn equipment caused by heavy industrial use.
• Fabricate replacement brackets, supports, guards, mounting plates, and custom steel components.
• Cut, fit, bevel, grind, and prepare steel using plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, grinders, saws, and fabrication tools.
• Read blueprints, fabrication drawings, repair instructions, and work orders.
• Inspect heavy equipment and identify structural damage requiring repair or replacement.
• Assist maintenance mechanics during scheduled shutdowns and emergency equipment repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance welding to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Safely operate welding machines, cranes, hoists, plasma cutters, torches, grinders, saws, drills, and other fabrication equipment.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure tools remain in safe operating condition.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with company safety standards.
• Follow OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and all company safety policies.
• Wear required PPE at all times whil