Steel Welder - MIG/TIG for Structural Fabrication

Brick City Metals; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k matching

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Brick City Metals in Ocala, FL is seeking a skilled Welder to join our fabrication team. You will weld steel and aluminum components used in vertical access systems and structural assemblies across critical infrastructure.

Minimum 2 years of hands-on welding experience is required, with proficiency in MIG welding and the ability to read engineering drawings and weld symbols. AWS standards familiarity, safety, and quality mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding of carbon steel; TIG experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and material specifications.
• Knowledge of weld joint preparation, fit-up techniques, and distortion control methods.
• Familiarity with AWS welding standards and general quality requirements.
• Ability to use hand tools and measurement equipment, and to operate grinders.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, technical drawings, and work orders to plan and execute welds to specification.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding on carbon steel materials in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
• Fabricate and assemble structural components including ladders, platforms, safety cages, handrails, and related vertical access system parts.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, positioners, and fixtures; adjust settings for material type, thickness, and weld process.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.2 standards and customer specifications.
• Perform grinding, cutting, gouging, and other metal preparation tasks prior to and following welding operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow safety protocols including PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and hot work practices.
• Complete required production documentation, weld logs, and quality records accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production status, quality concerns, and material needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of quality and workplace safety.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding - MIG

Welding - TIG

Welding - Stick

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Welding equipment

Measurement tools (tape, squares, calipers)

Job description

Brick City Metals in Ocala, FL is seeking a skilled Welder to join our fabrication team. You will weld steel and aluminum components used in vertical access systems and structural assemblies across critical infrastructure.

Minimum 2 years of hands-on welding experience is required, with proficiency in MIG welding and the ability to read engineering drawings and weld symbols. AWS standards familiarity, safety, and quality mindset are essential.