Welder/Fabricator

MPB GARDEN BUILDINGS LTD; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

MPB GARDEN BUILDINGS LTD is seeking a Welder/Fitter to produce quality welds in the Frame Welding Department. You will work with the welding supervisor to meet on-time objectives, fabricate the structural skeleton of air handling units from steel, and ensure fast, cost-efficient production.

Requirements include 2+ years of GMAW/FCAW welding on carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum, ability to read a weld puddle, and D1.1 certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding experience with GMAW and FCAW on carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Must read weld puddles visually; GTAW is a plus.
• Must weld in all positions and pass D1.1 test on 3/8" plate in 3G.
• Willing to weld, fittings, and prep work as needed.
• Knowledge of AWS welding specs is preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork; safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural frame skeletons per blueprints in a fast-paced shop.
• Collaborate with supervisor to maintain schedule and quality.
• Maintain inventory of welding consumables and equipment.
• Troubleshoot fit-up, welding, or mechanical issues.
• Perform cutting and grinding as required.
• Keep area clean and orderly; lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Read blueprints

Quality awareness

Team communication

Safety consciousness

Ability to read tape measure

Ability to weld in all positions

Education

AWS/D1.1 welding certification

Tools

Piranha Iron Worker

Plasma cutting

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Welder/Fitter will be responsible for providing quality welds on-time in the Frame Welding Departments. They will work closely with the welding supervisor and other department leads to complete all welding objectives and work through challenges in the most time and cost‑effective manner. This position consists of fabricating the structural skeleton of air handling units. The units are constructed with a combination of structural angle and square tubing. All units are built from blueprints in a fast‑paced fabrication environment.

Functions Of The Position

• Checks blueprints to determine assembly.
• Work with the welding supervisor and other department leads to predict and prevent issues in quality and on‑time delivery across the team. Manage the schedule as passed down from engineering and keep the team on schedule.
• Maintain inventory and control the use of various welding consumables, and work with management to keep this inventory stocked.
• Assist management team in troubleshooting various fit‑up, welding, or mechanical issues.
• Performs tasks such as cutting and grinding.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Must be able to bend, twist, push and pull.
• Must have a can‑do, positive attitude, and the ability to thrive working in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education / Experience

• 2+ years' experience welding with GMAW and FCAW on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The ability to 'read' a weld puddle visually is necessary for this GTAW is a plus.
• Must be able to weld in all positions.
• Must be able to pass D1.1 structural welding certification test on 3/8" plate in 3G position using .045 Duel Shield Flux Core wire.
• Must be willing to weld, do your fittings, and welding prep.
• Knowledge of AWS or similar welding specifications strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work well with a team, and take direction from supervisors.
• Understanding of safety requirements specific to welding, rigging, and material handling, and have a commitment to using safe practices in day‑to‑day work environments.
• The ability to read a tape measure accurately is a must.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must have your own welding hood and steel toe boots.
• Be familiar with using hand tools, power tools, Piranha Iron Worker, and plasma cutting.
• Strong background in structural welding is preferred. Pipe welding experience is a plus.

Test

• Butt weld and fillet weld joints in all positions using .035 mild steel wire on similar joints you will encounter during normal production.

Salary: $20 - $27 per hour