Structural Welder 2nd Shift

Chart, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart, Inc. in Theodore, AL, is seeking a skilled welder for the 2nd shift (5:00pm–3:30am, Monday–Thursday) to perform TIG welding on complex parts and support inspection and quality processes.

You will read blueprints, set heat adjustments for various thicknesses, follow ISO standards, maintain documentation, and operate measuring tools. Overtime and weekend hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years TIG welding experience.
• Must pass 3G weld test and other weld tests including square butt, fillet, and groove joints depending on specific job requirements.
• Experience interpreting blueprints and bill of materials (BOM).
• Basic math skills (weight measurement, volume, distance, multiplication and division).
• Self-starter capable of managing workload under minimal direction and supervision; proven ability to identify, reason and problem solve non-conformities and deviations.
• Must be able to use and accurately measure using tape measure, micrometer and calipers.
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs moderate to complex welding activities, including hand welding and material handling equipment.
• Welds metal parts on fixtures including attaching jigs and clamps to hold metal parts in proper position.
• Fits and welds metal components together, ensuring proper alignment and secure joint.
• Determines type and gauge of steel to be welded, making heat adjustments as required on large thickness variations.
• Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels, and correct components installed on the finished product.
• Updates and maintains all required documentation associated with job responsibilities.
• Assume responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area and general housekeeping standards, including proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Understands and practices safety and quality standard procedures, including use of chemical solutions to clean containers.
• Performs all tasks to ISO standards and requirements.
• May be required to perform mass spec and visual inspections meeting stringent visual requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned (Examples include – helping to mix paint or insulating a tank).

Skills

TIG welding

Welding tests

Blueprints

Math skills

Problem solving

Measurement tools

OT/Weekend flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Calipers

Job description

Requisition ID40014-Posted09/29/2026-268600 (DIRECT SHOP)-United States-AL-Theodore

• Shift : 2nd Shift - 5:00pm-3:30am Monday-Thursday (NOTE: Currently working mandatory 12 hour shifts 5p-5a Monday - Thursday)
• Independently performs moderate to complex welding activities, including hand welding and material handling equipment
• Welds metal parts on fixtures including attaching jigs and clamps to hold metal parts in proper position
• Fits and welds metal components together, ensuring proper alignment and secure joint
• Determines type and gauge of steel to be welded making appropriate heat adjustments, as required, on large thickness variations
• Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels, as well as correct components installed on the finished product
• Updates and maintains all required documentation associated with job responsibilities
• Assume responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment
• Maintains a clean work area and general housekeeping standards, such as care for assigned tools and proper disposal of hazardous waste
• Understands and practices established safety and quality standard procedures, including utilization of chemical solutions to clean containers
• Performs all tasks to ISO standards and requirements
• May be required to perform mass spec and visual inspections meeting stringent visual requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned (Examples include – helping to mix paint or insulating a tank).

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role, including close vision. color evaluations and the ability to adjust to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Medium to loud noise level in the work environment.

Your Experience Should Be...

Required

• Minimum 3 years TIG welding experience
• Must pass 3G weld test and other weld tests including square butt, fillet, and groove joints depending on specific job requirements
• Experience interpreting blueprints and bill of materials (BOM)
• Basic math skills (weight measurement, volume, distance, multiplication and division)
• Self-starter capable of managing workload under minimal direction and supervisionProven ability to identify, reason and problem solve non-conformities and deviations
• Must be able to use and accurately measure using tape measure, micrometer and calipers
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with ISO procedures
• Knowledge or experience working with Chart products
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations