Welder (FCAW / Structural Fabrication)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Welder to fabricate, assemble, and weld structural and non-structural steel components per engineering drawings and welding procedures.

Ideal candidates have FCAW experience, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting skills, and competency in blueprint interpretation, with a strong focus on safety and quality during production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding experience or vocational welding training.
• Must pass welding, drug screening, and background checks.
• Proficient in FCAW welding and basic fabrication techniques.
• Able to read welding drawings and symbols.
• Able to measure to 1/16 inch with a tape and use common hand tools.
• Experience with oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment.
• Good communication skills—verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural and non-structural steel parts using FCAW.
• Read and follow welding drawings, symbols, and procedures.
• Operate oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment to prepare materials.
• Perform grinding, finishing, assembly, and fabrication of steel components.
• Work with beams, channels, and angles.
• Weld according to AWS, ASME Section I, VIII Division 1, and API requirements.
• Inspect work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Safely operate an overhead crane after required test.
• Follow company safety procedures and keep a clean work area.
• Complete in-house welding test (written and hands-on).

Skills

FCAW welding

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Measuring tape use

Tools

Oxy-fuel torch

Plasma cutter

Overhead crane operation

Measuring tape

Job description

Express Employment Professionals seek a Welder responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding structural and non-structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, and industry quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with FCAW welding, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment, structural steel fabrication, and blueprint interpretation, along with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Compensation: Starting pay is $15.00 per hour

• Higher pay may be offered based on experience, skills, certifications, and overall qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Weld structural and non-structural steel parts using FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding).
• Read and follow welding drawings, symbols, and written procedures.
• Use oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment to prepare materials.
• Perform grinding, finishing, assembly, and fabrication of steel components.
• Work with structural materials such as beams, channels, and angles.
• Perform welds according to AWS, ASME Section I, ASME Section VIII Division 1, and API requirements.
• Inspect work for quality and ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Safely operate an overhead crane after successfully completing the required test.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Complete an in-house written and hands-on welding test.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general welding experience or vocational welding training.
• Must pass required welding, drug screening, and criminal background screening.
• Proficient in FCAW welding and basic fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and understand welding drawings and symbols.
• Skilled in using a measuring tape to 1/16" increments and common hand tools.
• Experience using oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment.
• Good mechanical, mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Able to stand and walk for an 8-10 hour shift and frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and use hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs. and assist with turning beams or columns.

Please Note: If you do not qualify, but know someone who might, please inform them of this great opportunity.