Millwright / Welder Installer

J+H Automation Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

J+H Automation Solutions is seeking a skilled Millwright / Welder Installer to join our Field Installation Group. This traveling field position requires working on-site at customer facilities with our installation crews, performing structural welding, aligning and rigging equipment, and following engineering drawings.

You will operate SMAW, GMAW, FCAW in multiple positions, read weld symbols, obtain hot work permits, and uphold OSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; AWS D1.1 certification preferred or ability to pass a weld test.
• Minimum 3 years of field or structural welding experience.
• Ability to travel and lift up to 50 lbs; pass background check and drug test.
• Comfortable working at heights and in hot/noisy plant environments.
• Clear communication with crew leads and customer personnel.

Responsibilities

• Weld on carbon steel and stainless steel in the field to spec.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols; work with conveyors and supports.
• Operate portable welding equipment and perform cutting with oxy-fuel/plasma.
• Set up and align equipment; rig and level components per drawings.
• Obtain hot work permits and enforce safety standards.
• Travel to customer sites; maintain work area and report changes to Team Lead.

Skills

SMAW (stick)

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW (TIG)

Welding in all positions

Blueprint reading

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Rigging

Field installation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oxy-fuel torches

Plasma torches

Grinders

Welding equipment

Lifts/rigging equipment

Job description

J+H Automation Solutions is looking for a skilled, safety-minded Millwright / Welder Installer to join our Field Installation Group. You will work on-site at customer facilities with our millwright crews, reporting to the Field Installation Team Lead, alongside experienced millwrights, welders, electricians, and controls personnel. Projects include conveyor systems, custom machinery, automation equipment, structural steel, and automated production lines for manufacturers in the HVAC, appliance, food & beverage, steel, and automotive industries.

Key Responsibilities:

perform structural and fabrication welding in the field (SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW) on carbon steel, plus stainless steel as projects require; perform SMAW uphill/vertical welding and weld in multiple positions, including overhead and vertical; work as part of the millwright installation crew on mechanical installation, equipment assembly, rigging, leveling, anchoring, and alignment; weld conveyor supports, stands, mezzanines, platforms, handrail, guarding, and equipment mounting to engineering drawings and specifications; read and interpret blueprints, field installation prints, and weld symbols; cut, fit, and prep steel with oxy-fuel and plasma torches, grinders, and hand and power tools; make field modifications and repairs when site conditions differ from drawings and communicate changes to the Team Lead; obtain hot work permits and follow all OSHA, customer-specific, and J+H safety standards, including fire watch and housekeeping; set up, operate, and maintain portable and engine-driven welding equipment; inspect welds for quality and correct defects before sign-off; keep the work area clean and organized.

Schedule & Travel:

this is a traveling field position at customer sites, including some weekends and holidays. Many installations happen during planned plant outages. Approximately 45-50 hours per week on average, with occasional longer weeks during startups and shutdowns.

Required Skills:

proficiency in SMAW (stick) and GMAW/FCAW (MIG/flux-core); GTAW (TIG) a plus; ability to weld in all positions, including overhead and vertical, in field conditions; blueprint, mechanical drawing, and weld symbol reading; oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, grinding, and fit-up; mechanical installation and rigging experience; trained or willing to train on articulating lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts; comfortable working at heights, in tight spaces, and in hot or noisy plant environments; clear communication with crew leads and customer personnel.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED; AWS D1.1 certification preferred, or ability to pass a J+H weld test; ability to pass a background check, MVR, and drug test; valid driver's license; willingness to travel; ability to lift 50 lbs.

Experience:

minimum 3 years of field or structural welding experience; millwright, conveyor, or industrial equipment installation experience preferred.

Benefits:

medical/health, dental, vision, and life insurance; additional plans available; IRA plan; paid holidays and PTO.

J+H Automation Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW proficiency; SMAW uphill/vertical and all-position welding including overhead; blueprint and weld symbol reading; oxy-fuel and plasma cutting and fit-up; mechanical installation and rigging; ability to pass background check, MVR, and drug test; valid driver's license.