Structural Welder – Billboard Fabrication

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable structural welder for billboard fabrication in Grand Prairie, TX. This hands-on role involves reading drawings, laying out steel, and preparing assemblies for welding.

The position offers a 4x10s schedule (Mon-Thurs) with optional overtime, indoor shop environment, and pay ranging from $18 to $24 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of welding experience (structural preferred).
• Able to pass weld test; certification not required.
• Strong attention to fit-up and weld quality.
• Comfortable working with heavier steel assemblies.
• Prior experience with billboard work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read shop drawings.
• Measure and lay out steel accurately.
• Fit/align structural assemblies ahead of welders for clean, consistent welds.
• Basic welding (MIG, flux core, tack) is a nice-to-have, not required.

Skills

Welding experience

Read shop drawings

Fit-up and weld quality

MIG welding

Heavy lifting

Tools

MIG

Job description

Structural Welder - Billboard Fabrication (Full-Time)

Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Schedule: 4x10s (Mon-Thurs) + optional overtime

We are a growing billboard manufacturing shop building large steel structures that are shipped and installed nationwide. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented structural welder to join our core team. This is a hands-on fabrication role working on columns, frames, catwalks, and other billboard assemblies. If you take pride in building things the right way, not just fast, you'll fit in well here.

What You'll Do

• Read shop drawings
• Measure and lay out steel accurately
• Fit / align structural assemblies ahead of our welders so they're set up for clean, consistent welds.
• Basic welding (MIG, flux core, tack) is a nice-to-have, not a requirement.

What We're Looking For

• ? 2-5+ years of welding experience (structural preferred)
• ? Ability to perform AWS-quality welds (certification not required, but must pass weld test)
• ? Strong attention to fit-up and weld quality
• ? Comfortable working with heavier steel assemblies
• ? Able to lift 75 lbs and work on your feet
• ? Positive attitude and team mindset

Nice to Have:

• ? Prior experience with structural fabrication or billboard work
• ? Previous AWS certification (current or expired)

Work Environment

• ? Indoor fabrication shop (unconditioned, with airflow)
• ? 4-day work week (4x10s)
• ? Overtime available depending on workload
• ? Team-focused shop that values quality and accountability

Growth Opportunity

We are building out our team and systems. Strong performers will have the opportunity to grow into lead or foreman roles as the shop scales.

$18 - $24 (dep. on experience)