Structural MIG Welder - $20.00/Hour

Express Employment Professionals; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $20/hour

Full-time employment

Overhead cranes & heavy equipment

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is seeking an experienced Structural Welder in Springfield, OH for first shift. The role focuses on MIG welding of heavy structural steel components and assemblies, with qualification to AWS D1.1 and reading fabrication drawings.

You will operate grinders, torches, and plasma cutters and work with overhead cranes in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience required.
• Must be able to pass AWS D1.1 weld test.
• Experience with structural steel welding preferred.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with torches, plasma cutters, grinders and overhead cranes is a plus.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on structural steel components and assemblies.
• Weld I-beams, columns, plates, and other heavy structural steel parts.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols; inspect finished welds.
• Rotate and position large components using cranes; assist with material movement.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

AWS D1.1 test

Structural welding

Oxy-fuel & plasma cutting

Layout & measurements

Overhead crane

Forklift

Tools

Torch

Plasma cutter

Grinder

Job description

Structural Welder | $20.00/Hour | 1st Shift | Springfield, OH

$20.00/Hour | Full-Time | Structural Steel Welding | Growth Opportunity

Are you an experienced MIG Welder looking for a hands-on position working with large structural steel components? A Springfield-area manufacturer is seeking a dependable Structural Welder to weld heavy steel assemblies, operate fabrication equipment, and support production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay

• $20.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-Time
• First Shift

What You'll Do

• Perform MIG welding on structural steel components and assemblies
• Pass and maintain qualification to AWS D1.1 structural welding standards
• Weld I-beams, columns, plates, and other heavy structural steel components
• Perform flat, vertical, and occasional overhead welds
• Use oxy-fuel torches and plasma cutting equipment
• Operate grinders, needle guns, wire wheel brushes, and other fabrication tools
• Rotate and position large structural components using overhead cranes
• Assist with material movement using cranes and forklifts
• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Inspect finished welds to ensure quality standards are met
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience required
• Ability to pass an AWS D1.1 weld test
• Previous structural steel welding experience preferred
• Experience using torches and plasma cutters
• Ability to accurately use tape measures and layout tools
• Experience operating grinders, needle guns, and fabrication equipment
• Overhead crane experience preferred
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Ability to read fabrication drawings required
• Ability to read electrical drawings is a plus
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

• Lift, position, and work with heavy structural steel components
• Stand, bend, climb, and move throughout the shift
• Work in a fabrication and welding environment
• Safely operate cranes, forklifts, and fabrication equipment
• Perform repetitive welding and material handling tasks

Why Apply?

• $20.00/hour starting pay
• Stable full-time employment
• Structural steel fabrication environment
• Opportunity to work with overhead cranes and heavy equipment
• Skill development and advancement opportunities
• Team-oriented workplace
• Variety of fabrication and welding projects

Whether your experience includes Structural Welding, MIG Welding, Fabrication, Ironworking, Steel Fitting, Flux Core Welding, Manufacturing, or Heavy Industrial Construction, we'd like to hear from you.