Structural Fabricator & Welder — Autonomy in Close Knit Shop

Global Metal Works & Erectors, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401-k employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Overtime opportunities

Stable 6AM-2:30PM shift

Job summary

Global Metal Works & Erectors, Inc. in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Structural Fabricator / Welder. You will build structural steel members and assemblies from shop drawings in a small, skilled team environment, with autonomy and direct ownership of your work.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, laying out and welding to code, plus safe handling of materials with cranes and rigging. Shift is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in structural fabrication and welding.
• AWS D1.1 certification.
• Ability to read shop drawings and welding symbols.
• Proficiency with fit-up, layout, and measuring tools.
• Comfortable with cranes, rigging and safe material handling.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings and welding symbols.
• Lay out, torch, fit, and tack beams, columns, plates, and misc steel.
• Weld structural connections per drawing and code.
• Verify dimensions, squareness, and fit-up before and after welding.
• Handle and move material safely with cranes, forklifts, rigging.
• Keep work area safe and clean, and flag issues early.
• Work with foremen to meet schedule and quality targets.

Skills

Read shop drawings & welding symbols

Layout & measurement

Safe material handling

Self-directed work

Education

AWS D1.1 certification

Tools

Welding tools FCAW/SMAW

Cranes & rigging familiarity

Job description

Global Metal Works & Erectors, Inc. in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Structural Fabricator / Welder. You will build structural steel members and assemblies from shop drawings in a small, skilled team environment, with autonomy and direct ownership of your work.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, laying out and welding to code, plus safe handling of materials with cranes and rigging. Shift is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with overtime opportunities.