MIG Welder – Generator Frames & Industrial Fabrication

Avail Staffing Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

Overtime

Advancement

Hands-on welding

Stable infrastructure

Safety-focused

Job summary

Avail Staffing Company in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our industrial manufacturing team, fabricating generator frames, enclosures, supports, and structural components for data center and power-generation applications. This is a hands-on role requiring strong welding skills and the ability to read blueprints.

Night shift is available; candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years MIG/GMAW welding experience in an industrial, manufacturing, structural, or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience welding carbon steel and structural steel preferred.
• Ability to perform welds in multiple positions.
• Strong understanding of welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and basic shop math.
• Experience with generator structures, heavy equipment, industrial fabrication, or similar products is a plus.
• Ability to lift, position, and work with large metal components.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG/GMAW welding on carbon steel and structural components.
• Weld generator frames, bases, supports, brackets, enclosures, and related assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up welding machines, select appropriate wire and settings, and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform tack welding, fit-up, fabrication, and final welding.
• Use grinders, saws, drills, plasma cutters, and other fabrication tools.
• Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision tools.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, penetration, and defects.
• Perform grinding, cleaning, and weld finishing as required.Maintain welding equipment and a clean, organized work area.
• Follow OSHA, company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and material-handling practices.
• Work closely with fabricators, fitters, supervisors, and quality personnel to meet production schedules.
• Maintain consistent quality while working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

Skills

MIG/GMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Measurement & shop math

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Grinders

Saws

Plasma cutters

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Avail Staffing Company in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our industrial manufacturing team, fabricating generator frames, enclosures, supports, and structural components for data center and power-generation applications. This is a hands-on role requiring strong welding skills and the ability to read blueprints.

Night shift is available; candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and safety compliance.