Welder (Structural)

Shepard Steel Co. Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Vacation / Holidays / Earned Days / Birthdays

Overtime as required

Job summary

A renowned structural steel company located in Hartford, CT, is seeking an experienced Welder for its Structural Steel department. The role includes reading and interpreting drawings, performing FCAW and other welding tasks, and preparing materials. Candidates should have a high school diploma, valid certification, and the ability to pass a welding test. The company offers competitive salaries, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits. This is a full-time position with potential overtime requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a welding test.
• Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling 70 pounds unassisted.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to pass welding test.
• English language proficiency in reading and writing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physically capable of lifting 70 pounds and standing for long periods.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime and to submit a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, and other instructions.
• Perform FCAW and other types of welding.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or horizontal positions.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using welding equipment.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to welding and fabrication.
• Analyze welding procedures, blueprints, sketches and work orders to plan welding operations.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter using grinders or chippers.
• Prepare material surfaces to be welded, ensuring cleanliness.
• Mark material with job numbers and identification as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Use measuring tools

Current and valid certification

Ability to speak, read and write in English

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our company is looking for an experienced Welder in our Structural Steel department.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.
• Perform FCAW and other types of welding based on project needs.
• De-bur and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture per job specifications.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or horizontal positions.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding and fabrication trade.
• Analyze welding procedures, blueprints, sketches and work orders to plan layout, assembly, and perform welding operations.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to use measuring tools such as tape measures, squares, etc.
• Current and valid certification
• Must be able to pass a welding test
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Valid driver’s license
• Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling 70 pounds unassisted
• Physically capable of bending/twisting as well as standing for long periods of time
• Able to work well with minimal supervision as well as with other technicians
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• Self‑motivated, detail oriented and has a positive attitude
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Must be willing to submit a drug test and background check

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on skill set)
• Health Insurance (includes annual vision exam)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match / Profit Sharing
• 1st Shift Monday – Friday (Additional overtime as required)
• Full Time Position
• Vacation / Holidays / Earned Days / Birthdays

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous fabrication company that has been an integral part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years. With a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals, we are carrying out the company’s proud tradition of meeting the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout all Southern New England and Eastern New York State. We fabricate approximately 12,000 tons of steel annually and have invested heavily in state‑of‑the‑art fabrication equipment in recent years.

SHEPARD STEEL IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER