Welder - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Switchgear is seeking an experienced MIG Welder to fabricate, assemble, and weld metal enclosures per engineering drawings and quality standards. You will ensure welds meet structural and cosmetic requirements while keeping safety and productivity in focus.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing MIG welds on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Experience with enclosure assemblies and lean manufacturing is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years MIG welding experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience welding sheet metal and enclosure assemblies preferred.
• Knowledge of welding symbols, measurements, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel enclosures and components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Assemble enclosure parts using fixtures, clamps, and measuring tools.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Grind, clean, and finish welded surfaces as required.
• Operate welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, and fabrication machinery safely.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report any issues.

Skills

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Metal Fabrication

Sheet Metal Assembly

Measuring Tools

Grinding and Finishing

Forklift operation

Workplace Safety Compliance

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Welder - Royal Switchgear

Job Summary: Experienced MIG Welder responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding metal (Aluminum and Steel) enclosures according to engineering drawings and quality standards. Ensures all welds meet structural and cosmetic requirements while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform MIG welding on aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel enclosures and components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Assemble enclosure parts using fixtures, clamps, and measuring tools.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Grind, clean, and finish welded surfaces as required.
• Operate welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, and fabrication machinery safely.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report any issues.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience welding sheet metal and enclosure assemblies preferred.
• Knowledge of welding symbols, measurements, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Skills:

• MIG Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Metal Fabrication
• Sheet Metal Assembly
• Measuring Tools (Tape Measure, Calipers, Squares)
• Grinding and Finishing
• Forklift operation
• Workplace Safety Compliance
• Lean manufacturing