Structural Welder - Evening Shift: Overhead & Vertical Welds

Met-Con, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Met-Con, Inc. is seeking a skilled Structural Welder in Florida to join our fabrication team. The role focuses on welding steel components per shop drawings and weld symbols, including vertical and overhead welds, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience, can read shop drawings, and is familiar with FCAW/SMAW processes and AWS D1.1 standards. Shift: Mon–Fri, 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Experience welding in vertical and overhead positions.
• Ability to read shop drawings and interpret weld symbols.
• Experience with FCAW and/or SMAW; GMAW a plus.
• Working knowledge of the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
• Experience with fillet and groove welds, including complete joint penetration (CJP) welds.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Must pass a welding test and meet AWS welder qualification standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel components per shop drawings and marked-up weld symbols.
• Check fit-up, clean, and preheat joints as required before welding.
• Obtain and maintain required welding certifications and welder qualifications per AWS standards.
• Visually inspect welded components to confirm quality and accuracy.
• Use fillet weld gauges to verify weld size and profile.
• Remove slag and spatter and repair defective welds as needed.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, air arc tools, grinders, magnetic drills, and other welding-related equipment.
• Communicate with team members to ensure work is complete and meets quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, including trash and scrap removal and other production tasks.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment as needed.
• Perform additional welding duties and work overtime as required.

Job description

Met-Con, Inc. is seeking a skilled Structural Welder in Florida to join our fabrication team. The role focuses on welding steel components per shop drawings and weld symbols, including vertical and overhead welds, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience, can read shop drawings, and is familiar with FCAW/SMAW processes and AWS D1.1 standards. Shift: Mon–Fri, 3:30 p.m.