Structural Steel WelderFabricator 1st Shift

Cannonball Recruiting LLC; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Structural Steel Welder position in Mantua Township, NJ with Cannonball Recruiting LLC. Fabricate and weld structural steel components per drawings, AWS D1.1 codes, and AISC standards.

Experience with FCAW and GMAW in heavy fabrication, and operating around cranes and forklifts in a fast-paced shop environment is required. Read weld symbols, fabricate assemblies, inspect welds, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret structural fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience welding structural steel to AWS D1.1.
• Proficiency with FCAW and GMAW welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, shop drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Fabricate, fit, and weld structural steel assemblies including beams and columns.
• Perform FCAW and GMAW welding per AWS D1.1; verify dimensions and tolerances.

Skills

Read fabrication drawings

AWS D1.1 welding standards

FCAW welding

GMAW welding

Operate cranes & forklifts

Safety compliance

Tools

Overhead bridge cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Overview

Structural Steel Welder

Shift: Days

Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join our AISC-certified structural steel fabrication team. This position is responsible for fabricating and welding structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, AWS welding standards, and AISC quality requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in heavy structural steel fabrication, is proficient with FCAW and GMAW welding processes, and is comfortable operating around forklifts, bridge cranes, and other material handling equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Structural Steel welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or fabrication shop.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards.
• Experience welding carbon steel using FCAW and GMAW processes.
• Ability to safely operate fabrication equipment and hand tools.
• Experience working with overhead bridge cranes and around powered industrial trucks (forklifts).

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings, shop drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Fabricate, fit, and weld structural steel assemblies including beams, columns, braces, stairs, handrails, platforms, and miscellaneous steel components.
• Perform FCAW and GMAW welding in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel.
• Verify dimensions and maintain required tolerances using measuring tools such as tape measures, squares, levels, and calipers.
• Operate oxy-fuel cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, magnetic drills, ironworkers, and other fabrication equipment.
• Safely move raw materials and completed assemblies using overhead bridge cranes and work around forklift traffic while following established safety procedures.
• Inspect weld quality and identify defects requiring repair or rework.
• Perform weld repairs and grinding to ensure finished products meet customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Work closely with supervisors, fitters, quality personnel, and other fabrication team members to meet production schedules.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.