Welder (Manufacturing, MIG welding)

ENGlobal Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island is seeking a Welder to perform MIG welding on aluminum, steel, and stainless components, with emphasis on heavy tubing and plenum work. The role includes reading blueprints, measuring parts, and performing weld tests in outdoor environments.

The position requires 1+ years of MIG/welding experience, ability to work at heights on ladders and lifts, and passing pre-employment screenings. Safety gear and PPE are mandatory, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in MIG, structural and sheet metal welding, including work with plenum and structural heavy welding of tubing
• Experience with fabricating and assembling metal parts as needed
• Familiarity working with plenum structures and heavy weld tubing
• Comfort with converting fractions to decimals and applying basic math to welding tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights using platform ladders and scissor lifts
• Must successfully pass written and practical Welding Tests
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding (95% of the work), on aluminum, steel and stainless steel components
• Weld heavy tubing and sheet metal (14 gauge), including structural and plenum work
• Assist in fabrication of custom components, ensuring accuracy in dimensions
• Conduct weld tests to ensure strength, integrity and quality
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine welding requirements; measure and cut materials with tape measures
• Use basic math to convert fractions to decimals and ensure measurement accuracy
• Operate platform ladders and scissor lifts safely in elevated work areas
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE; maintain a clean, organized work area
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Skills

MIG welding

Aluminum welding

Steel welding

Stainless steel welding

Blueprint reading

Basic math for measurements

Attention to detail

Welding tests

Safety and PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AWS welding certification (preferred)

Tools

Tape measures

Job description

Main Purpose:

The Welder performs MIG welding (95% of the work) and requires proficiency in welding aluminum, steel and stainless steel. The Welder will also perform structural and sheet metal welding, including work with plenum and structural heavy welding of tubing. The individual will also be responsible for conducting weld tests, reading tape measures and working at heights on platform ladders and scissor lifts.

Essential Functions:

• Perform MIG welding (95% of the work), primarily on aluminum, steel and stainless steel components, ensuring strong and precise welds
• Weld heavy tubing and sheet metal (14 gauge), including structural and plenum work
• Assist in the fabrication of custom components, ensuring accuracy in dimensions and design specifications
• Conduct weld tests to ensure the strength, integrity and quality of the welds
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine welding requirements; accurately measure and cut materials using tape measures
• Use basic math skills to convert fractions to decimals and ensure the accuracy of measurements for welding projects
• Operate platform ladders and scissor lifts safely to perform welding tasks in elevated work areas
• Follow all safety protocols and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 1+ years experience in MIG, structural and sheet metal welding, including work with plenum and structural heavy welding of tubing
• Experience with fabricating and assembling metal parts as needed
• Familiarity working with plenum structures and heavy weld tubing
• Comfort with converting fractions to decimals and applying basic math to welding tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights using platform ladders and scissor lifts
• Must successfully pass written and practical Welding Tests
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• Holds a valid welding certification (e.g., AWS) and experience working with a variety of welding techniques and materials preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Welding tools and equipment
• Aluminum, steel and stainless steel components
• Platform ladders and scissor lifts
• PPE

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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