Manufacturing Welder

Bloxbuilt; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bloxbuilt is looking for a detail-oriented Welder to join their team in Bessemer, Alabama. This role will involve laying out and fabricating structural steel, interpreting blueprints, and using various tools to create high-quality metal structures.

The ideal candidate will have experience with FCAW welding, structural steel, and zero tolerance for safety. Bloxbuilt offers a range of benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and support for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with structural steel or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to pass 3G test required for FCAW welding.
• Familiarity with measuring tools and working within tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for structural steel fabrications.
• Pass 3G 1” thick plate test using FCAW welding process.
• Layout and cut miters and copes using hand torch method.
• Weld structural steel parts within 1/16 tolerance.

Skills

Structural steel experience

FCAW welding experience

Blueprint reading

Steel layout/fit up

Cutting and drilling steel

Crane and forklift operation

Measuring tools knowledge

Job description

Description

BLOX is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions. We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Welder who is responsible for laying out and fabricating structural steel to build metal structures. Weld and cut steel, interpret blueprints, and work with concrete reinforcing steel bars.

Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for structural steel fabrications.
• Pass 3G 1” thick plate test with backing in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code using (FCAW) welding process.
• Layout and cut miters and copes using hand torch method.
• Read tape measure, fit and weld structural steel parts within 1/16 tolerance.
• Experience with overhead crane and forklift safely and pass in-house certification test.
• Direct the operation of cranes to move structural steel and other materials into fabrication process.
• Make, weld, cut, and drill structural steel in fabricating area.
• Fabricate subassemblies for structural steel.
• Drill holes for bolted connections.
• Unload trucks and organize material.
• Number steel in accordance with blueprints.
• Use laser equipment, plumb bobs, levels, and other equipment to check and verify alignment of fabricated steel.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with structural steel or related manufacturing experience.
• FCAW welding experience (ability to pass 3G test required).
• Experience reading blueprints and steel layout/fit up.
• Experience cutting, drilling, and assembling steel components.
• Experience operating or assisting with cranes and forklifts.
• Familiarity with measuring tools and working within tight tolerances.

Benefits

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BLOX, LLC is committed to making employment decisions based on an individual’s qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute to our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on a protected status is strictly prohibited.