Structural Welder- FCAW/GMAW

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term/AD

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑匹

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Welder (FCAW/GMAW) for a steel tube manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN.

You will perform structural welding on steel components using FCAW and GMAW processes while ensuring quality, safety, and production standards are met. The role offers hourly pay of $26.00–$33.00 and shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, or 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum two years of structural welding or heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with FCAW and/or GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to pass a welding test if required.
• Ability to perform multi-position welds, including vertical and overhead welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of welding machine setup, weld sequencing, and joint preparation.
• Experience using grinders, measuring tools, and common fabrication equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality welds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding using FCAW and GMAW (MIG) welding processes.
• Weld carbon steel components according to blueprints, specifications, and production requirements.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including voltage, amperage, and wire feed settings.
• Complete fillet and groove welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, work instructions, and WPS documents.
• Prepare materials and welding surfaces by grinding, cleaning, and positioning components.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
• Identify and repair weld defects such as porosity, undercut, and incomplete penetration.
• Use measuring devices and weld gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Follow all safety, PPE, quality, and production procedures.

Skills

FCAW welding

GMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

Structural Welder (FCAW/GMAW)

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Structural Welder (FCAW/GMAW) for a steel tube manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. In this role, you will perform structural welding on steel components using FCAW and GMAW processes while ensuring quality, safety, and production standards are met.

$26.00 – $33.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule and Hours: Monday through Friday

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Structural Welder Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding using FCAW and GMAW (MIG) welding processes.
• Weld carbon steel components according to blueprints, specifications, and production requirements.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including voltage, amperage, and wire feed settings.
• Complete fillet and groove welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, work instructions, and WPS documents.
• Prepare materials and welding surfaces by grinding, cleaning, and positioning components.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
• Identify and repair weld defects such as porosity, undercut, and incomplete penetration.
• Use measuring devices and weld gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Follow all safety, PPE, quality, and production procedures.

Structural Welder Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum two years of structural welding, steel fabrication, or heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with FCAW and/or GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to pass a welding test if required.
• Ability to perform multi-position welds, including vertical and overhead welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of welding machine setup, weld sequencing, and joint preparation.
• Experience using grinders, measuring tools, and common fabrication equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality welds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

Job Type

Full-Time, Temporary-to-Hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1,500 hours
• 6 paid holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1,500 hours
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching for eligible associates

Equal Opportunity Employer