MIG Welder - Heavy Equipment & Frame Fabrication

Alamo Group; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersen Industries LLC in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a Welder to fabricate and weld steel components for grapple trucks, loaders, and knuckle boom loaders. You will perform MIG welding, read drawings, and ensure weld quality per specs.

The role requires at least 3 years MIG welding in manufacturing, ability to follow blueprints, and adherence to safety standards. On-site work with PPE and collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of MIG welding experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions.
• Operate welding equipment safely and effectively; basic math for measurements.
• AWS D1.1 welding test in 1G/2G/3G/4G positions may be required.
• Preferred: 5–10 years MIG welding in heavy equipment settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (GMAW) welding on carbon steel and structural components.
• Weld truck frames, loader arms, mounting plates, outriggers, and supports.
• Interpret drawings and welding symbols, prepare materials for welding.
• Set up welding machines and inspect welds for quality and penetration.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE protocols.
• Collaborate with fitters, assemblers, and quality personnel to meet schedules.

Skills

MIG welding

Read engineering drawings

Basic math

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GMAW/MIG welding setup

Job description

Petersen Industries LLC in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a Welder to fabricate and weld steel components for grapple trucks, loaders, and knuckle boom loaders. You will perform MIG welding, read drawings, and ensure weld quality per specs.

The role requires at least 3 years MIG welding in manufacturing, ability to follow blueprints, and adherence to safety standards. On-site work with PPE and collaboration with the team.