Structural Combination Welder

American StaffCorp Job Board; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American StaffCorp Job Board is seeking a Structural Welder for a day shift from 5am to 3:30pm. The candidate must pass a plate test (1” carbon steel, 2G position) and will weld using MIG and flux-core with CO, UT, and X-ray tests.

The role involves reading blueprints, fabricating and assembling structural steel components, and ensuring high-quality welds across multiple positions with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in structural steel welding.
• AWS D1.1 structural certifications or ability to pass onsite tests.
• Proficiency with FCAW, SMAW, and MIG welding.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and welding symbols.
• Able to lift heavy parts and work at heights in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Welding & Fabrication: FCAW, MIG, SMAW on carbon steel to construct and repair components.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and follow welding symbols and drawings.
• Fit-up and Layout: Align parts using jigs, fixtures, and tack welds.
• Equipment Maintenance: Set up and maintain welding machines and torches.
• Quality Control: Inspect welds for visual quality and compliance.
• Safety Compliance: Follow OSHA safety rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Structural welding

Blueprint reading

AWS D1.1 certs

FCAW/MIG/SMAW

Safety compliance

Tools

Grinders

TIG/SMAW equipment

Job description

Job Description

Day Shift 5am - 3:30pm

Must able to pass at a minimum the plate test: 1” carbon steel plate test, welded in 2G position with square plate on bottom and beveled plate on top) This will be a Mig stringer and Fluxcore fill and cap. It will have to pass visible inspection, UT and X-ray

A Structural Combination Welder fabricates, fits, and welds structural steel components (beams, columns, plates) using multiple processes like FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW/Stick. They interpret blueprints, operate fabrication tools, and perform high-quality welds in various positions (vertical, overhead) to meet industry structural standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding & Fabrication: Perform FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel and other metals, utilizing both welding and fitting techniques to construct, maintain, and repair metal components.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read, interpret, and follow complex structural blueprints, structural fabrication drawings, and welding symbols.
• Fit-Up and Layout: Lay out, align, fit, and secure components using jigs, fixtures, clamps, and tack welding before final welding.
• Equipment Maintenance: Set up, adjust, and perform routine maintenance on welding machines, torches, grinders, and air arc gougers.
• Quality Control: Inspect welds to ensure they meet visual quality standards, structural specs, and code compliance.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety regulations (OSHA), including PPE usage, hot work permits, and proper handling of gas cylinders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Generally 3-5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication or industrial welding.
• Certifications: Often requires AWS (American Welding Society) certifications (e.g., D1.1 structural) or the ability to pass onsite weld tests (TIG/SMAW/FCAW).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in FCAW and SMAW; knowledge of welding positions (1G-4G, 6G).
• Physical Abilities: Capable of lifting, working at heights, operating in confined spaces, and holding precise positions for extended periods.
• Tools: Proficient in using grinders, torches, tape measures, and precision measuring tools.

Work Environment

• Often involves working in heavy industrial settings, fabrication shops, or construction sites (bridges, ships, buildings).
• Exposure to high heat, noise, and confined spaces.
• May require working in high-stress or fast-paced project environments #ZR