Welder - 2nd Shift - Mod42

Gtifabrication; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Sick time

Life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

GTI Energy is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our 2nd shift production team. You will weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and low-alloy steels using MIG, TIG, and manual processes on assemblies and modular units.

Read blueprints, prepare welds, inspect quality, and ensure safety standards. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 lbs and working with various tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with fixtures, layout, and tolerance control is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Welder, Fabricator, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, or Industrial Welder.
• Skilled in MIG, TIG, Stick, GMAW, GTAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and welding blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding safety standards and inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and low-alloy steel using MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, and manual welding techniques.
• Weld assemblies, sub-assemblies, brackets, channels, angles, and modular components per drawings.
• Prepare welds using grinders, saws, and welding tools; perform 3G/4F welds.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols; measure and layout materials.
• Assemble welded components into structures, perform mechanical assembly as needed.

Skills

Welding

Reading blueprints

Mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Education

AWS Certification (GMAW, 3G, 4F)

Tools

Grinders

Saws

Calipers

Clamps

Squares

Measuring tools

Job description

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn‑key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Key Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and low-alloy steel using MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, and manual welding techniques.
• Weld assemblies, sub-assemblies, brackets, channels, angles, and modular components per engineering drawings.
• Prepare welds using grinders, saws, and welding tools; perform vertical (3G), overhead (4F), horizontal, and flat welds.

Blueprint Reading & Layout

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, detail drawings, and fabrication schematics.
• Measure, cut, and layout materials using calipers, squares, tape measures, and fabrication tools.
• Determine proper weld processes, joint designs, and equipment settings per job specifications.

Assembly & Integration

• Fabricate fixtures and support tools based on engineering sketches.
• Assemble welded components into larger structures, platforms, frames, or modular units.
• Perform mechanical assembly as needed on production builds.

Inspection, Testing & Repair

• Inspect welds for accuracy, penetration, and quality.
• Repair, rework, or correct fabrication issues and dimensional deviations.
• Verify tolerances and inspect final assemblies for structural integrity.

Production & Safety

• Meet production targets, quality standards, and labor-hour requirements during 2nd shift operations.
• Maintain welding machinery, tools, and PPE in safe working condition.
• Follow OSHA rules, AWS standards, and internal safety guidelines.
• Complete shop order documentation, time sheets, and necessary reports.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Welder, Fabricator, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, or Industrial Welder.
• Skilled in MIG, TIG, Stick, GMAW, GTAW, and related welding processes.
• Experience using electrical and manual tools (angle grinders, saws, calipers, clamps, squares, measuring tools).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and welding blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding safety standards, weld quality requirements, and inspection practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, overhead work, and climbing.
• Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Welders should have AWS Certification (GMAW, 3G Vertical Up, 4F Overhead).
• Mechanical assembly experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steels.
• Knowledge of torch cutting, plasma cutting, and GTAW/TIG welding.
• Understanding of manufacturing tolerances and measurement verification.

Benefits & Perks

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long‑term career growth opportunities within a fast‑growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large‑scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee‑focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

$20 - $29 an hour

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status or any other federally or state‑legally protected class. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.