Structural Welder – Manufacturing | 1st Shift

Stand-By Personnel, Inc.; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand-By Personnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Welder for a Claremore, OK manufacturing role.

You will fabricate, assemble, and repair structural steel components for industrial air cooler equipment, reading blueprints and welding symbols to ensure quality welds. The ideal candidate has hands-on structural welding experience, strong fit-up and measuring tool skills, and is proficient with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding.

Qualifications

• Hands-on structural welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specs.
• Familiarity with AWS welding symbols is preferred.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding; ability to fit and assemble structural components.
• Comfort using grinders, cutting tools, measuring tools, jigs and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural carbon steel and other metals using MIG, TIG, and/or Stick processes per production requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols to determine weld and assembly needs.
• Position, fit, tack, and weld components using jigs/fixtures to maintain tolerances.
• Fabricate and repair structural assemblies for industrial air cooler manufacturing.
• Prepare materials for welding via cutting, grinding and cleaning processes.
• Inspect welds for defects and ensure compliance with specs.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Structural welding experience

Blueprint reading

AWS welding symbols

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Fit-up & tack welds

Measuring tools

Safety procedures

Job description

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Structural Welder for a manufacturing opportunity in Claremore, Oklahoma. This position focuses on fabricating, assembling, and repairing structural steel components used in industrial air coolers and related equipment. Candidates must have previous structural welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to produce quality welds according to fabrication specifications. The ideal candidate is comfortable with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding processes, structural fit-up, tack welding, and metal fabrication. Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to workplace safety are essential. This position offers $24.00 per hour, based on experience, with a consistent first-shift schedule and additional Saturday work as required. Candidates can reference Job Order #154431.

1st Shift Pay: $24.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Location: Claremore, OK

Required Experience & Skills

• Previous hands-on structural welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial fabrication environment is required.
• Candidates must be able to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and applicable technical specifications.
• Familiarity with AWS welding symbols is important.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding processes, along with the ability to fit, tack, and assemble structural components, is required.
• Candidates should be comfortable using grinders, cutting equipment, measuring tools, jigs, and fixtures to prepare and complete fabrication work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain consistent weld quality are essential.
• Candidates must be able to pass a welding skills assessment or certification test if required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on carbon steel and other applicable metals using MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding processes according to production requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications to determine welding and assembly requirements.
• Measure, position, fit, tack, and weld structural components using appropriate jigs and fixtures to maintain accurate alignment and specified tolerances.
• Fabricate and repair structural assemblies used in industrial air cooler manufacturing and related equipment.
• Prepare materials for welding through cutting, grinding, cleaning, and other applicable fabrication processes.
• Inspect completed welds for visible defects, structural integrity, and compliance with applicable specifications.
• Use measuring tools to verify component dimensions, alignment, and overall fabrication accuracy.
• Work closely with supervisors, Welders, and other fabrication personnel to maintain production schedules and quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, operate welding equipment safely, and follow all company safety procedures.
• Perform additional welding and fabrication responsibilities as assigned.

Structural Welding & Fabrication

Candidates will perform hands-on structural welding and fabrication work involving components used in industrial air cooler manufacturing. Responsibilities include preparing materials, fitting structural assemblies, performing tack welds, and completing finished welds according to applicable drawings and specifications. Candidates must maintain consistent workmanship while meeting established production requirements.

MIG, TIG & Stick Welding

This position involves structural welding using MIG, TIG, and/or Stick processes, depending on assigned fabrication requirements. Candidates should understand proper welding techniques, joint preparation, equipment setup, and weld quality standards. Previous experience welding carbon steel and other industrial metals is valuable.

Blueprint Reading & Structural Fit-Up

Candidates must be able to interpret fabrication blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings. Responsibilities include identifying required dimensions, positioning components, following structural layouts, and verifying fit-up accuracy before welding. Experience using jigs, fixtures, tape measures, squares, and other fabrication tools is important.

Weld Quality & Inspection

Inspect completed welds for quality, consistency, and structural integrity. Identify visible defects, verify alignment and dimensional accuracy, and ensure completed work meets applicable fabrication specifications. Candidates must maintain strong attention to detail and communicate quality concerns promptly.

Welding Skills Assessment

Candidates must be able to complete a welding skills assessment or certification test if required by the employer. The specific welding process, test position, and qualification requirements will be communicated during the hiring process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Structural Welder, Manufacturing Welder, Fabrication Welder, or Industrial Welder is highly valuable.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication, industrial air cooler manufacturing, MIG welding, TIG welding, Stick welding, blueprint interpretation, and AWS welding symbols is preferred.
• Candidates with strong structural fit-up skills and experience working with jigs and fixtures are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a physically demanding welding position in an industrial manufacturing facility. Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods, frequently bend, kneel, reach, lift, carry, and position metal materials throughout the shift. The position requires handling moderate to heavy materials and working around welding equipment, grinders, cutting tools, sparks, heat, and industrial machinery. All required PPE must be worn, and company welding safety procedures must be followed.

Schedule & Overtime

Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Saturday work may be required based on production needs. Candidates must be available for the assigned schedule and maintain dependable attendance.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

This position offers $24.00 per hour, based on experience, with a consistent first-shift schedule and additional Saturday work opportunities. Experienced Structural Welders will have the opportunity to utilize their MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding skills while fabricating structural components for industrial air cooler equipment. An excellent opportunity for a skilled Welder seeking steady manufacturing work in Claremore.