Precision Welder & Fabricator — Pipe & Structures

Atlas Copco; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Michigan City, United States, is seeking a Welder Fabricator to build high‑quality components and assemblies for our customers. You will weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy piping, fabricate parts to project specifications, and inspect welds to meet ISO 9001 and customer standards.

You will operate forklifts and cranes, read blueprints and P&IDs, and work to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding experience including MIG, TIG and ARC welding.
• Strong knowledge of metal properties and structural fabrication, including stainless steel.
• Operates fabrication tools such as pipe rollers, beveling machines and orbital welding systems.
• Experience with preheat, interpass temperature control and PWHT.
• Proficient in pipe preparation: beveling, root gap setup, fit up, alignment.
• Excellent measuring and math skills with attention to detail.
• Overtime flexibility, including weekends, based on business needs.
• Experience with piping runs and stainless-steel operations; code compliance preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Welding certification or trade school education is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings and P&IDs.
• Layout, align and secure pipe sections using clamps, supports and fixtures.
• Follow standardized procedures with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliability and safety-focused mindset.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. consistently and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy piping to specifications.
• Fabricate parts and structures per project requirements using appropriate tools.
• Inspect welds for quality and adjust to meet standards.
• Operate forklifts, overhead, jib cranes and other mobile equipment for material movement.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Blueprints & isometrics

P&IDs reading

Structural fabrication

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

Welding certification/trade schooling

Tools

Pipe rollers

Beveling machines

Orbital welding systems

Job description

Atlas Copco Group in Michigan City, United States, is seeking a Welder Fabricator to build high‑quality components and assemblies for our customers. You will weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy piping, fabricate parts to project specifications, and inspect welds to meet ISO 9001 and customer standards.

You will operate forklifts and cranes, read blueprints and P&IDs, and work to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement.