Skilled Welder & Metal Fabrication Specialist

WIRC - Western Industrial Resources Corporation; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Industrial Resources Corporation is seeking an experienced Welder to join our field crew in a physically demanding environment. The ideal candidate will weld, cut, grind, and fabricate, reading drawings and interpreting fabrication plans to ensure parts meet specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, following directions, and supporting a drug-free workplace while coordinating material transport and assisting supervisors to stay compliant with client rules.

Qualifications

• Current Welding Certification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the craft.
• Must possess the hand tools required to complete assigned duties.
• A positive attitude, self-motivated, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to work hard every day.
• Ability to lead by a positive example and a commitment to working as a team.
• Attention to safety and an ability to follow instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record if assigned to a company vehicle.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Negative pre-employment drug test.
• Perform basic math; read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, and present information to others; and solve problems.
• Knowledgeable on how to fabricate and how to interpret drawings or determine best process.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and be fit for duty, supporting the safety culture.
• Follow directions.
• Repair metal surfaces and install new materials as needed; demolish old metal.
• Transport tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure materials are available at the job site.
• Assist field supervisors and employees in staying compliant with client and company rules.
• Weld, cut with torch, grind, cut with saws, rig and signal crane, forklift, boom truck, etc.
• Other duties as required by management for this craft.
• Support Western Industrial Resources' right to a drug‑free workplace.
• Use and support Stop Work Authority when necessary.

Skills

Welding

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Math skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Problem solving

Fabrication knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Report to work on time and fit for duty, support the Western Industrial Resources safety culture.
• Follow directions.
• Repairs metal surface (e.g. doors, drain covers, fences, gates, tools, parts, fabrication, act) for the purpose of ensuring that items are in proper working condition. Demo of old iron & metal & installation of new materials.
• Transport various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Assisting field supervisors and employees in remaining compliant with client, and company rules and regulations.
• Welding, cutting with torch, grinding, cutting with saws, rigging and signaling crane, forklift, boom truck, etc.
• Any other job duties that are required by management that pertain to this craft.
• Support Western Industrial Resources right to a drug free workplace.
• Use and support the use of our Stop Work Authority when necessary.
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and fit for duty, support the Western Industrial Resources safety culture.
• Follow directions.
• Repairs metal surface (e.g. doors, drain covers, fences, gates, tools, parts, fabrication, act) for the purpose of ensuring that items are in proper working condition. Demo of old iron & metal & installation of new materials.
• Transport various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Assisting field supervisors and employees in remaining compliant with client, and company rules and regulations.
• Welding, cutting with torch, grinding, cutting with saws, rigging and signaling crane, forklift, boom truck, etc.
• Any other job duties that are required by management that pertain to this craft.
• Support Western Industrial Resources right to a drug free workplace.
• Use and support the use of our Stop Work Authority when necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Welding Certification
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the craft.
• Must possess the hand tools required to complete their assigned duties.
• A positive attitude, self-motivated, eagerness to learn and a willingness to work hard every day.
• An ability to lead by a positive example and a commitment to working as a team.
• Attention and commitment to safety and an ability to follow instructions.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record if assigned to a company vehicle.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Negative preemployment drug test.
• Perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems.
• Knowledgeable on how to properly fabricate and how to interpret drawings or determine the best process for a particular application.
  
  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to move 75 pounds.
• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with the ability to: grasp, assemble and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders and lie down.
  
  

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors with constant exposure to heat, cold, wind and rain, noise and dusty conditions.