Senior Welder — Blueprint‑Driven Fabrication & Robotics

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Rainsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Total compensation package

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. seeks an experienced Welder 2 to operate and process complex level welds, interpret blueprints, and fabricate/repair metal components.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to process improvements while supporting training for junior welders. The position requires proficiency in welding techniques, blueprint interpretation, and the ability to work with various welding tools and heavy equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or ACT WorkKeys at certified profile.
• 3+ years welding experience; AWS D.1.1 Welder certification preferred.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and weld drawings.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts per blueprints using jigs and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications and structural soundness.
• Review engineering drawings to determine material requirements and sequences.
• Perform complex welding, fixture and jig fabrication, and job-site repairs.
• Participate in continuous improvement and corrective actions.
• Set up for automated devices or robotic welding and train new welders.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5-S practices.

Skills

Good communications

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3+ years welding experience

Tools

Welder

Plasma cutter

Cutting torch

Overhead crane/Jib hoist

Job description

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. seeks an experienced Welder 2 to operate and process complex level welds, interpret blueprints, and fabricate/repair metal components.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to process improvements while supporting training for junior welders. The position requires proficiency in welding techniques, blueprint interpretation, and the ability to work with various welding tools and heavy equipment in a manufacturing setting.