Steel Fabrication Yard Specialist: Welding, Crane & Forklift

Metromont Corporation; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont Corporation is seeking a skilled fabrication helper to support the production of metal assemblies, steel plates, and rebar. The role involves operating equipment, loading, cutting, bending, welding, and assisting welders to ensure daily output meets specifications.

You will work with overhead cranes, band saws, and various welding machinery while maintaining safety standards and quality control documentation. Prior MIG welding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Previous MIG welding experience and/or experience in a steel shop preferred.
• Prior welding certification (AWS approved establishment or can be certified).

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicle to pick up and deliver materials from vendors, sites, and under management direction.
• Operate various fabrication equipment (ironworker, bandsaws, welders, cranes, shears, benders, rebar equipment) as required.
• Stock rebar, steel, and stud racks with overhead crane or forklift.
• Measure, cut, and prepare steel per specifications; read rebar tickets and bed calculations.
• Weld and secure materials for robotic jigs, inspect welds, and coordinate deliveries with forklift drivers.
• Maintain safe storage and handling of welding gases; follow daily pre-operation checklists and quality control sheets.
• Notify Steel Fab Manager or Maintenance about issues; ensure housekeeping and safety rules are followed.

Skills

Read blueprints

Tape measure to 1/16

Self-motivated

Basic math

Troubleshoot

Adapt to changes

Safe working behaviors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift experience

MIG welding experience

Welding certification (AWS)

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Welding machines (MIG)

Robotic arc welder (WIN only)

Job description

Metromont Corporation is seeking a skilled fabrication helper to support the production of metal assemblies, steel plates, and rebar. The role involves operating equipment, loading, cutting, bending, welding, and assisting welders to ensure daily output meets specifications.

You will work with overhead cranes, band saws, and various welding machinery while maintaining safety standards and quality control documentation. Prior MIG welding experience is preferred.