Mig Welder/ Fabricator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder in Bessemer, AL to join a growing structural steel fabrication team. This hands-on role requires precision, safety, and craftsmanship, with responsibilities including reading drawings, laying out components, MIG welding, and proper joint prep.

You'll operate fabrication equipment, assist with assembly, and maintain a safe work area in a shop focused on quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of structural steel fabrication and welding.
• Ability to read and work from structural drawings.
• Proficient in MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Lay out, measure, cut, and fit steel components including beams, HSS, channels, angles, and plate.
• Perform MIG welding using GMAW/FCAW processes (AWS D1.1 knowledge a plus).
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment such as welding machines, saws, hand tools, and fixtures.
• Assemble and square structures with proper joint prep, fit-up, and weld sequencing.
• Move and position material safely using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform visual inspection of welds and dimensions to ensure parts meet drawing tolerances.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean, safe condition.
• Follow all safety rules and OSHA standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Read drawings

Layout & measurement

Safety-minded

Team player

Education

AWS D1.1 certification

Tools

Welding machines

Overhead cranes

Forklift operation

Fabrication tools (squares, levels, torches, grinders)

Job description

Fabricator / Welder – Bessemer, AL

A growing structural steel fabrication facility in the Bessemer area is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder who takes pride in precision, safety, and craftsmanship. This is a hands-on position with direct involvement in building high-quality structural steel assemblies. The right person will bring solid welding and fitting experience and a strong work ethic, joining a team that’s focused on quality, efficiency, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols

• Lay out, measure, cut, and fit steel components including beams, HSS, channels, angles, and plate

• Perform MIG welding using GMAW/FCAW processes (knowledge of AWS D1.1 practices a plus)

• Set up and operate fabrication equipment such as welding machines, saws, hand tools, and fixtures

• Assemble and square structures with proper joint prep, fit-up, and weld sequencing

• Move and position material safely using overhead cranes and forklifts

• Perform visual inspection of welds and dimensions to ensure parts meet drawing tolerances

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean, safe condition

• Follow all safety rules and OSHA standards

Qualifications

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in structural steel fabrication and welding

• Ability to read and work from structural drawings

• Proficiency in MIG welding

• Skilled in layout, measuring, and using fabrication tools (square, levels, torches, grinders)

• Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• Welding certification (AWS D1.1 or equivalent)

• Rigging experience (chains, slings, spreader bars)

• Forklift certification

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, day shift

• Full-time position

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Opportunities for advancement as the company continues to grow

Work Environment

• Fabrication shop setting with bridge and jib cranes, welding stations, and steel-handling equipment

• Team-based environment focused on safety, quality, and on-time delivery

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods