Structural Welder - Weekend

Chart, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Chart, Inc. in Theodore, AL is seeking an experienced welder for TIG welding on metal parts and fixtures. You will read blueprints, set up jigs, and ensure correct dimensions and tolerances while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

This role requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years of TIG welding, plus the ability to pass 3G weld tests and read BOMs. Overtime and weekend work may be required; join a team focused on quality and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years TIG welding experience.
• Must pass 3G weld test and other weld tests including square butt, fillet, and groove joints.
• Experience interpreting blueprints and BOMs.
• Basic math skills (weight, volume, distance).
• Self-starter capable of managing workload under minimal direction.
• Proven ability to identify, reason and problem solve non-conformities.
• Overtime and weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs moderate to complex welding activities, including hand welding and material handling equipment.
• Welds metal parts on fixtures including attaching jigs and clamps to hold metal parts in proper position.
• Determines type and gauge of steel to be welded with heat adjustments for thick variations.
• Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerances.
• Updates and maintains documentation related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps work area clean and safe.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Problem solving

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Requisition ID39720-Posted07/28/2026-268600 (DIRECT SHOP)-United States-AL-Theodore

• Independently performs moderate to complex welding activities, including hand welding and material handling equipment
• Welds metal parts on fixtures including attaching jigs and clamps to hold metal parts in proper position
• Determines type and gauge of steel to be welded making appropriate heat adjustments, as required, on large thickness variations
• Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels, as well as correct components installed on the finished product
• Updates and maintains all required documentation associated with job responsibilities
• Assume responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment
• Maintains a clean work area and general housekeeping standards, such as care for assigned tools and proper disposal of hazardous waste
• Understands and practices established safety and quality standard procedures, including utilization of chemical solutions to clean containers
• Performs all tasks to ISO standards and requirements
• May be required to perform mass spec and visual inspections meeting stringent visual requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned (Examples include – helping to mix paint or insulating a tank).

SCHEDULE:

• Work shift: Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• First shift: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role, including close vision. color evaluations and the ability to adjust to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Medium to loud noise level in the work environment.

Your Experience Should Be...

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years TIG welding experience
• Must pass 3G weld test and other weld tests including square butt, fillet, and groove joints depending on specific job requirements
• Experience interpreting blueprints and bill of materials (BOM)
• Basic math skills (weight measurement, volume, distance, multiplication and division)
• Self-starter capable of managing workload under minimal direction and supervision
• Proven ability to identify, reason and problem solve non-conformities and deviations
• Must be able to use and accurately measure using tape measure, micrometer and calipers
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed

Preferred

• Familiarity with ISO procedures
• Knowledge or experience working with Chart products
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations