Welder I in Virginia Beach

Energy Jobline ZR; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) is seeking an entry-level Welder I to support fabrication, assembly, and rework of metal components for enclosures, tanks, frames, and structures. The role targets recent vocational graduates or those with 0–2 years welding experience, in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will perform MIG, TIG, wire, spot, and oxy/acetylene welding, read blueprints, finish welds, and ensure quality while meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years welding or fabrication experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MIG Welding Certification or vocational welding program a plus.
• TIG Certification or vocational welding program experience a plus.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Safety-focused behavior.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, Wire Welding, Spot Welding, and oxy/acetylene equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols.
• Weld I-beams, frames, fuel tanks, enclosures, and structural parts in multiple positions.
• Prepare layouts using hand tools or material-handling equipment.
• Operate sanding, grinding, and finishing tools.
• Clamp, tack, drill, tap, cut, or bolt components as required.
• Inspect parts, materials, and equipment.
• Validate weld quality and perform rework.
• Maintain welding equipment and request needed service.
• Assist with fuel tank pressure testing.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.
• Document work performed, and report issues as needed.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Oxy-Acetylene

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Role Overview

The Welder I role is designed for recent vocational graduates or early-career welders with 0–2 years of experience. You will support fabrication, assembly, and rework of metal components used in custom enclosures, tanks, frames, and structural assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, Wire Welding, Spot Welding, and oxy/acetylene equipment.
• Clean, dress, and finish welds to meet ASC quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols.
• Prepare layouts using hand tools or material-handling equipment.
• Operate sanding, grinding, and finishing tools.
• Weld I-beams, frames, fuel tanks, enclosures, and structural parts in multiple positions.
• Clamp, tack, drill, tap, cut, or bolt components as required.
• Inspect parts, materials, and equipment.
• Validate weld quality and perform rework.
• Maintain welding equipment and request needed service.
• Assist with fuel tank pressure testing.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.
• Document work performed, and report issues as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Team-oriented with a willingness to cross-train.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Safety-focused behavior.
• Ability to follow instructions and solve basic problems.
• 0–2 years welding or fabrication experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and tool handling ability.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MIG Welding Certification or vocational welding program a plus.
• TIG Certification or vocational welding program experience a plus.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to travel between local company facilities as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Come helps us build safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to power the world's most demanding data centers.

About ASC

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants. We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization, and unparalleled field service.

Core Values

Safety – Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve an injury-free workplace.

Integrity – Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it is hard.

Quality – Daily focus on the systems and processes necessary to ensure high‑quality products are delivered from our facilities.

Teamwork – Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results.

One Team. One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range