Senior Welder & Lead Fabrication Specialist

Rodney Hunt; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodney Hunt is seeking a Welder III to perform advanced welding and fabrication on complex assemblies and heavy steel components. You will interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures, uphold quality standards, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

You will mentor Welder I/II, support weld procedure qualifications, and drive process improvements. The work is indoors in a shop environment with PPE required and a focus on safety and precision.

Qualifications

• Advanced welding and fabrication knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures
• Proven experience mentoring junior welders
• Strong understanding of quality control requirements and inspection processes

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding and fabrication on complex assemblies and heavy steel components.
• Execute welds in various positions while maintaining quality and production standards.
• Interpret drawings, fabrication prints, specifications, and welding procedures independently.
• Layout, fit, fabricate, and weld components requiring close tolerances and critical dimensions.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements throughout fabrication.
• Troubleshoot fit-up, welding, and fabrication issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor Welder I and II employees and share best practices.
• Support weld testing, procedure qualifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to inspection hold points, quality standards, and company welding procedures.
• Assist supervisors in prioritizing workflow and coordinating production activities.

Skills

Advanced welding

Fabrication practices

Blueprint interpretation

Mentoring juniors

Quality control understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rodney Hunt is seeking a Welder III to perform advanced welding and fabrication on complex assemblies and heavy steel components. You will interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures, uphold quality standards, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

You will mentor Welder I/II, support weld procedure qualifications, and drive process improvements. The work is indoors in a shop environment with PPE required and a focus on safety and precision.