Structural Welder: Overhead & Vertical Welds (Day Shift)

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

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Job summary

Met-Con, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Welder to join our team in Florida. The role involves welding steel components per shop drawings and symbols, including vertical and overhead welds, while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in structural steel fabrication, proficiency in FCAW/SMAW (GMAW a plus), and the ability to read weld symbols. You will operate overhead cranes and maintain welding certifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural steel welding experience.
• Experience with vertical and overhead welds.
• Ability to read shop drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience with FCAW and/or SMAW; GMAW a plus.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 structural welding code.
• Experience with fillet and groove welds; CJP welds.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Must pass welding test and meet AWS welder qualification standards.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel components per shop drawings and weld symbols.
• Check fit-up, clean, and preheat joints before welding.
• Obtain and maintain required welding certifications and welder qualifications per AWS standards.
• Visually inspect welded components to confirm quality and accuracy.
• Use gauges to verify weld size and profile.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and related tools.
• Communicate with team to ensure work is complete and meets quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Keep the work area clean and organized; perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
• Perform overtime as required.

Skills

Shop drawings interpretation

AWS D1.1 knowledge

FCAW/SMAW welding

GMAW knowledge

Vertical/Overhead welding

Overhead crane operation

Welding test compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

Met-Con, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Welder to join our team in Florida. The role involves welding steel components per shop drawings and symbols, including vertical and overhead welds, while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in structural steel fabrication, proficiency in FCAW/SMAW (GMAW a plus), and the ability to read weld symbols. You will operate overhead cranes and maintain welding certifications.