Welder 1

Goodwill Southwest Florida; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is seeking a Production Welder 1 to perform structural steel welding per approved procedures and drawings. You will produce consistent, high‑quality welds while maintaining safety, productivity, and housekeeping standards.

The role requires MIG, FCAW and SMAW welding on structural components, ability to read weld symbols and fabrication prints, and adherence to WPS and safety guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer; E‑Verify participant.

Qualifications

• Read basic fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Complete fit-up verification prior to welding.
• Perform basic equipment setup and maintenance.
• Maintain production quality and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, FCAW, SMAW welding on structural steel components.
• Read and interpret basic fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Complete fit-up verification prior to welding.
• Perform basic equipment setup and maintenance.
• Maintain production quality and throughput standards.
• Follow all safety requirements and PPE guidelines.

Skills

MIG welding

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

Read weld symbols

Tape measures

Fabrication prints

Equipment setup

Safety compliance

Education

AWS D1.1 certification (1G, 2G, or 3G)

AISC Fundamentals Training (FD-01–FD-15)

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

The Production Welder 1 performs structural steel welding operations in accordance with approved welding procedures, shop drawings, and quality requirements. This position is responsible for producing consistent, high-quality welds while maintaining safety, productivity, and housekeeping standards.

Daily Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, FCAW, SMAW welding on structural steel components.
• Read and interpret basic fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Complete fit-up verification prior to welding.
• Perform basic equipment setup and maintenance.
• Maintain production quality and throughput standards.
• Follow all safety requirements and PPE guidelines.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• AWS D1.1 certification (1G, 2G, or 3G minimum).
• Ability to successfully complete inhouse training of AISC Fundamentals Training (FD-01 through FD-15).
• Ability to read tape measures and basic fabrication prints.
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment and hand tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.

Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour