Stainless Steel Welder

Modoc Tribal Enterprises Authority, Federal Solutions Group; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Modoc Tribal Enterprises Authority, Federal Solutions Group in Humboldt, IA seeks a Stainless Steel Welder to join our shop team. You will weld tanks and assemblies using MIG equipment, following layouts, blueprints, and work orders.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, reading tank sketches, measuring materials, selecting welder settings, welding 300-series stainless steel including vertical and overhead positions, inspecting welds, grinding, and preparing parts for testing and QA

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience welding 300-series stainless steel, preferably in the 12-gauge thickness range, in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with tank fabrication is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required with relevant welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment, following layouts, welding diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.
• Perform welding operations safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret tank sketches, blueprints, welding diagrams, and work orders.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Position parts in jigs, fixtures, or by clamping components together per layout marks.
• Select appropriate welder settings based on welding charts, material type, and thickness.
• Perform MIG welding on 300-series stainless steel components, including vertical and overhead welds.
• Lay out, position, and tack weld workpieces prior to final welding.
• Examine completed welds for bead size, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
• Grind, chip, or remove excess weld, slag, or spatter as required.
• Clean, degrease, and prepare parts before and after welding.
• Perform repairs to cracked or damaged metal components, including filling holes and building up material.
• Assist with tank pressure testing in accordance with written procedures, specifications, and supervision.
• Maintain welding equipment in proper working condition, including torches, wire, and machines.
• Complete required quality control and production documentation.
• Willingness to learn new welding and other technologies as adopted.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on a daily basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding stainless steel

Blueprint reading

Measurement and layout

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Summary

Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment, following layouts, welding diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.

• Perform welding operations safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret tank sketches, blueprints, welding diagrams, and work orders.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Position parts in jigs, fixtures, or by clamping components together per layout marks.
• Select appropriate welder settings based on welding charts, material type, and thickness.
• Perform MIG welding on 300-series stainless steel components, including vertical and overhead welds.
• Lay out, position, and tack weld workpieces prior to final welding.
• Examine completed welds for bead size, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
• Grind, chip, or remove excess weld, slag, or spatter as required.
• Clean, degrease, and prepare parts before and after welding.
• Perform repairs to cracked or damaged metal components, including filling holes and building up material.
• Assist with tank pressure testing in accordance with written procedures, specifications, and supervision.
• Maintain welding equipment in proper working condition, including torches, wire, and machines.
• Complete required quality control and production documentation.
• Willingness to learn new welding and other technologies as adopted.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on a daily basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Title: Stainless Steel Welder

Reports To: Stainless Steel Foreman

Approved Date: 1/2026

Summary

Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment, following layouts, welding diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret tank sketches, blueprints, welding diagrams, and work orders.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Position parts in jigs, fixtures, or by clamping components together per layout marks.
• Select appropriate welder settings based on welding charts, material type, and thickness.
• Perform MIG welding on 300-series stainless steel components, including vertical and overhead welds.
• Lay out, position, and tack weld workpieces prior to final welding.
• Examine completed welds for bead size, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
• Grind, chip, or remove excess weld, slag, or spatter as required.
• Clean, degrease, and prepare parts before and after welding.
• Perform repairs to cracked or damaged metal components, including filling holes and building up material.
• Assist with tank pressure testing in accordance with written procedures, specifications, and supervision.
• Maintain welding equipment in proper working condition, including torches, wire, and machines.
• Complete required quality control and production documentation.
• Willingness to learn new welding and other technologies as adopted.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on a daily basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience welding 300-series stainless steel, preferably in the 12-gauge thickness range, in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with tank fabrication is preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required with relevant welding experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to safely navigate and work in a fabrication shop environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding tools and shop equipment.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, work orders, and safety documentation.
• Ability to complete basic written documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide basic numbers.
• Ability to apply measurements involving length, weight, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle routine tasks with occasional variables in a production environment.