Welder / Fitter (Flux Core)

Ameri-Force, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Pay

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short-Term Disabilities Benefits

Term Life Benefits

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Ameri-Force, Inc. is seeking a Flux Core Welder to fabricate and assemble metal structures and components.

You will interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications to complete tasks with precision while following safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. The role requires 5+ years of production welding across carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and AR plate, and the ability to pass a 3G FCAW test with open root.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass 3G FCAW test with open root.
• Experience welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and AR plate.
• Ability to read and interpret full engineering blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• 5+ years of production welding and/or fabrication experience in a custom fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding safety practices.
• Capable of conducting weld inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Flux Core welding (FCAW) as per engineering specs.
• Fabricate and fit metal structures and machinery with precision.
• Weld on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, AR plate with appropriate filler metals.
• Perform advanced fit-up and layout on large assemblies using blueprints.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and material specs.
• Apply weldability and safety considerations for each material.

Skills

FCAW welding

Blueprint reading

Multimaterial welding

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Inspection skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Flux Core Welder

As a Flux Core Welder you will be responsible for a variety of welding tasks to fabricate and assemble metal structures, machinery, and components. Utilizing various welding techniques, you will work with precision and accuracy to ensure the highest quality welds. Your expertise will be essential in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to execute welding projects with efficiency. Safety is paramount, and you will strictly adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform Flux Core welding technique (FCAW) to weld metal components as per engineering specification.


• Fabricate and fit metal structures and machinery with precision and accuracy.


• Weld on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and AR plate, selecting and verifying appropriate filler metals, shielding gases, and pre/post-weld procedures for each material.


• Perform advanced fit-up and layout on large, multi-member assemblies - structural weldments, tank shells and heads, equipment frames, and custom fabrications - using blueprints as the reference.


• Read and interpret full engineering blueprints - fabrication drawings, weld symbols, dimensional tolerances, material specifications, bills of material, and general notes - and extract everything needed to complete an assignment.


• Apply working knowledge of weldability, filler-metal requirements, joint preparation, and fume/safety considerations for each material

Essential Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to pass 3G FCAW test with open root


• Demonstrated ability to weld on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and AR plate.


• Ability to read and interpret full engineering blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.


• 5+ years of production welding and/or fabrication experience across multiple product types and materials in a custom fabrication environment.


• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and practices in welding.


• Capable of conducting weld inspections to ensure quality standards are met.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with colleagues.

Shift

Monday-Fri 1:30pm-10:00pm

Pay

$25-$33/hr depending on experience

Safety & Environmental Factors

All employees are expected to adhere to the company’s safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Industry Leading Pay


• Medical Coverage


• Dental Coverage


• Vision Coverage


• Short-Term Disabilities Benefits


• Term Life Benefits


• Referral Bonuses

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Our expertise in maritime, manufacturing, industrial, ensures a seamless experience by handling federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation, along with offering comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.

Learn more at ameriforce.com

*Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law