Stick Welder/Metal Fabricator

Bruce Building Group; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bruce Building Group is seeking a skilled Stick Welder/Metal Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. You will perform welding and fabrication on metal components, focusing on structural and handrail work, with an emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Ideal candidates will read blueprints, use measuring tools, and fabricate per ASME codes and standards in a construction or manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience welding on construction sites or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical drawings accurately.
• Basic math skills for precise measurements and quantities.
• Familiarity with ASME codes and fabrication standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMAW welding and, when needed, MIG, TIG or FCAW on various metals.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide fabrication and assembly.
• Use hand and power tools to shape and assemble metal parts.
• Operate rigging equipment for material handling and positioning.
• Measure materials with calipers and micrometers to spec.
• Fabricate piping and structural steel per project specs and ASME codes.
• Conduct weld quality checks and follow safety protocols and OSHA rules.

Skills

Stick welding (SMAW)

MIG welding (GMAW)

TIG welding (GTAW)

FCAW welding

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Rigging

ASME codes & standards

Math calculations

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Stick Welder/Metal Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. This role involves performing precise welding and fabrication tasks on various metal components, primarily focusing on structural and metal handrail applications. The ideal candidate will have experience working on construction sites or in manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of welding techniques, blueprint reading, and metal fabrication processes.

Duties

• Perform SMAW (stick welding), but nice to have MIG, TIG, FCAW welding on diverse metal materials including sheet metal and some pipe components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication equipment to shape and assemble metal parts.
• Operate rigging equipment for material handling and positioning.
• Measure materials precisely using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools to meet specifications.
• Fabricate piping, structural steel, and other components following ASME codes & standards.
• Perform basic math calculations related to measurements, material quantities, and project specifications.
• Conduct quality checks on welds using visual inspection techniques and appropriate testing methods.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with safety protocols and OSHA regulations.

Skills

• Proven experience with construction site welding or manufacturing fabrication projects.
• Proficiency in stick (SMAW), and preferred experience with MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings accurately.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of rigging operations.
• Familiarity with ASME codes & standards governing welding and fabrication practices.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations involved in fabrication tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a construction or manufacturing environment while adhering to safety protocols.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person