Welder

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

We are seeking experienced Structural Welders and Fitters to join our fabrication team. This is a production-focused position working with heavy structural steel. Candidates must have proven experience welding wide flange beams and heavy plate using GMAW (MIG) welding procedures.

Please Note: We are not hiring entry-level welders or candidates whose experience is limited to automotive, equipment repair, TIG welding, or stick welding. This position requires previous structural steel fabrication experience.

Current Openings

• 2nd Shift (Primary Need)
• Limited 1st Shift opportunities are available for highly qualified candidates.

Schedule

1st Shift

• Monday - Friday
• 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

2nd Shift

• Monday - Friday
• 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on wide flange beams, columns, and heavy plate assemblies.
• Complete high-quality fillet welds, multi-pass fillet welds, partial joint penetration (PJP), and complete joint penetration (CJP) welds using GMAW (MIG) processes.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of structural steel welding or fitting experience preferred.
• Experience welding wide flange beams, heavy plate, and structural steel components.
• Proficient in GMAW (MIG) welding.
• Experience performing:
  • Fillet welds
  • Multi-pass fillet welds
  • Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) welds
  • Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) welds
• 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.

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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.