MIG Welder

Qualdoc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a MIG Welder to join their team in Richmond, VA. You will work with a variety of metal components, performing MIG welding and using necessary tools to fabricate parts according to blueprints. The ideal candidate will have extensive welding experience and strong mechanical skills, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications.

Benefits

Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of experience in MIG welding.
• Ability to read shop drawings and engineering drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in various positions as per engineering drawings.
• Examine work pieces for defects and conformance to specifications.
• Prep and finish metal components through grinding.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical Aptitude

Math Skills

Reading Blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Helmet

Plasma Cutter

Overhead Crane

Tape Measure

Job description

Position: MIG Welder

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday)

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $24.00 (Depending on Experience)

Benefits/Incentive: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)

Qualdoc is looking for talented MIG Welders to support an industrial manufacturer in Richmond, VA. You will be responsible for welding a variety of metal and steel fabricated parts using welding equipment. This role requires the use of a variety of tools including a straight edge, combination square, and ruler. You will fabricate based on blueprints and shop drawings.

Duties:

• Adjusts and uses torch and plasma cutter and/or grinder properly in standard/non-standard positions following engineering drawings.
• Welds in vertical, flat, horizontal, or overhead positions.
• Uses basic hand tools, such as tape measure, square, clamps, etc., to verify proper weld application and quality of weldments.
• Examines work pieces for defects and ensures conformance with specifications.
• Welds out components previously tack welded by experienced welders.
• Prep and finish metal components by grinding or sanding.
• Operates material handling equipment.
• Operates overhead crane/hoist.
• Responsible for movement of material or product and proper storage.
• Must be physically able to wear required appropriate personal protective equipment including welding helmet, gloves, protective apron and/or leather attire, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and fresh air/forced air respirator as required.
• Performs MIG welding and some TIG welding.

You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in manufacturing
• 3.5 years of experience in MIG welding
• Able to read shop drawings, blueprints, and engineering drawings
• Able to read a tape measure, and ruler, and use measurement tools
• Strong math skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Preferred Skills:

• TIG welding is a plus
• ERP experience preferred (JD Edwards)