Structural Welder - MIG (GMAW) for Heavy Beams & Plates

Nesco Resource; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking experienced Structural Welders and Fitters in Arizona to join our fabrication team. This production-focused role involves welding wide flange beams and heavy plate using GMAW (MIG) and reading blueprints.

We are not hiring entry-level welders; candidates should have structural steel fabrication experience, pass a structural welding test, and be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift as needed. Benefits available through Nesco Resource.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of structural steel welding or fitting experience.
• Experience welding wide flange beams, heavy plate, and structural steel components.
• Proficient in GMAW (MIG) welding.
• Ability to read and interpret structural blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience operating overhead cranes or willingness to learn.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding certifications are a plus.
• Must successfully pass a structural welding test prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on wide flange beams, columns, and heavy plate assemblies.
• Complete high-quality fillet welds, multi-pass fillet welds, PJP, and CJP welds using GMAW (MIG).
• Read and interpret structural blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Operate overhead cranes to safely move steel beams, plates, and fabricated assemblies.
• Properly rig structural steel using chains, grabs, slings, and lifting devices.
• Set up and operate welding equipment while maintaining weld quality and productivity.
• Load welding wire spools and perform routine equipment setup.
• Clean welds using needle guns and other finishing tools.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and structural requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures while maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

Welding

GMAW (MIG)

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Overhead cranes

Job description

Nesco Resource is seeking experienced Structural Welders and Fitters in Arizona to join our fabrication team. This production-focused role involves welding wide flange beams and heavy plate using GMAW (MIG) and reading blueprints.

We are not hiring entry-level welders; candidates should have structural steel fabrication experience, pass a structural welding test, and be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift as needed. Benefits available through Nesco Resource.