Structural Welder

Mercedes Benz U.S. International; Alabama; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon is seeking a skilled welder for our Off‑Site Construction (OSC) operations in Alabama. The role involves welding steel components using wire and stick welders, reading blueprints and specifications, and ensuring welds meet product standards.

You will operate related tools, maintain equipment, and collaborate in a fast-paced team to deliver high-quality fabricated parts on schedule. AWS D1.1 certification and 5+ years of welding experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• AWS D1.1 certification required.
• Minimum 5 years welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read welding symbols and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties using wire and stick welders.
• Weld steel components as per drawings and work orders.
• Set up, lay out parts, and fabricate/rework as needed.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand tools, and grinders.
• Inspect welds to meet product specifications.
• Read and follow job orders and drawings.
• Notify supervision if equipment needs repair.
• Cross-train and assist with other tasks as required.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Time management

Independent / team work

Education

AWS D1.1 certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Torches

Filler rods

Gas cylinders

Industrial fork truck

Job description

Epsilon is a leader in the Off‑Site Construction (OSC) industry, delivering mechanical/electrical-centric systems in a modular, prefabricated form, optimized for a streamlined on‑site completion by us or others.

Epsilon Worker

Wages: $30 - 36.72 per hour based on experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform welding duties using a wire welder and stick welder
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Work includes set-up, laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products.
• Works and assists in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs.
• Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders.
• Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department.
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Produce high quality of work with zero non conformances
• Meet project deadlines as assigned
• Work in a safe manner following Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Maintain an excellent attendance & punctuality record

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Possess a suitable combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of this position
• Must have AWS D 1.1 certification.
• A minimum of 5 years welding experience is preferred
• Familiar with a variety of welder concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand welding symbols and diagrams, read blueprints, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and gas cylinders.
• Must be able to work with various hand tools and operate an industrial powered fork truck
• Have a demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting work orders and drawings.
• Able to work independently or as a team player
• Able to take direction and communicate with others
• Have excellent time management skills, organized and detail oriented

• Employs a friendly, outgoing personality, respectful of co-workers and ability to work with individuals to carry out goals of the organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are expected for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Perform work standing up in work cell for 8-10 hours per day and up to 6 days a week.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk ; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move material during the course of performing his/her job
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Epsilon is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to a workplace of diversity and inclusion. Epsilonencourages applications from all candidates that represent the full range of communities across USA.All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.Accommodations are available upon request, for all aspects of the recruiting process and thereafter.