Structural Steel Shop Welder: Blueprint Fabrication

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Victoria, TX seeks a skilled Structural Steel Shop Welder for a full-time position paying $18 per hour DOE. The role focuses on fabricating and welding structural steel components according to drawings and project specs.

You will read blueprints, set up welds, test as required, operate basic fabrication equipment, and maintain safety and quality standards on site. Experience with MIG welding and blueprint interpretation preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass a MIG weld test. The test consists of a guided bend test with two one-inch 3x6" plates, one beveled and one squared.
• Must be able to perform a full pin test with back gouge.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.

Responsibilities

• Layout, position, align, weld, and fit parts for steel fabrication, ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Verify work piece conformance to specifications using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on project requirements.
• Interpret blueprints to identify weld symbols and follow welding procedures accordingly.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts that require welding.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
• Maintain welding equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Ensure that work is performed safely and meets quality standards.
• Keep the job site clean and organized at all times.
• Operate fabrication equipment, such as Jib cranes, overhead cranes, forklifts, and pallet jacks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Victoria, TX seeks a skilled Structural Steel Shop Welder for a full-time position paying $18 per hour DOE. The role focuses on fabricating and welding structural steel components according to drawings and project specs.

You will read blueprints, set up welds, test as required, operate basic fabrication equipment, and maintain safety and quality standards on site. Experience with MIG welding and blueprint interpretation preferred.