Welders-MIG

Avail Staffing Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Hands-on welding experience

Safety-focused environment

Stable work supporting critical power‑

Advanced fabrication environment

Job summary

Avail Staffing Company in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced MIG Welder to join our industrial manufacturing team. You will weld and fabricate generator frames, enclosures, supports, brackets, and structural components used in data center and power-generation applications.

This hands-on role requires blueprints reading, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a production setting, including night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years MIG/GMAW welding experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience welding carbon steel and structural steel.
• Ability to perform welds in multiple positions.
• Proficient with welding equipment and basic shop math.

Responsibilities

• Weld MIG/GMAW on carbon steel and structural components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up welding machines, select wire/types, adjust settings.
• Perform tack welding, fabrication, and final welding.
• Use grinders, plasma cutters, and fabrication tools.
• Measure dimensions with tape measures, calipers, and squares.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Welding equipment

Multi-position welding

Education

AWS certification

Tools

Plasma cutter

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our industrial manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding and fabricating generator frames, enclosures, supports, brackets, and structural components used in data center and industrial power-generation applications.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong welding skills, attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and work efficiently in a production environment.

Night Shift Available

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG/GMAW welding on carbon steel and structural components.
• Weld generator frames, bases, supports, brackets, enclosures, and related assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up welding machines, select appropriate wire and settings, and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform tack welding, fit-up, fabrication, and final welding.
• Use grinders, saws, drills, plasma cutters, and other fabrication tools.
• Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision tools.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, penetration, and defects.
• Perform grinding, cleaning, and weld finishing as required.
• Maintain welding equipment and a clean, organized work area.
• Follow OSHA, company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and material-handling practices.
• Work closely with fabricators, fitters, supervisors, and quality personnel to meet production schedules.
• Maintain consistent quality while working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years MIG/GMAW welding experience in an industrial, manufacturing, structural, or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience welding carbon steel and structural steel preferred.
• Ability to perform welds in multiple positions.
• Strong understanding of welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and basic shop math.
• Experience with generator structures, heavy equipment, industrial fabrication, or similar products is a plus.
• Ability to lift, position, and work with large metal components.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS welding certification.
• Previous experience with industrial generators, data center power systems, electrical enclosures, or heavy structural fabrication.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full-time employment
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement
• Hands-on industrial welding experience
• Stable work supporting critical power-generation infrastructure
• Safety-focused work environment

Direct Hire Opportunity after 90 days.