We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented MIG Welder to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will perform Metal Inert Gas (MIG / GMAW) welding operations to fabricate, repair, and assemble structural steel, sheet metal, and heavy equipment components. Working directly from engineering drawings and blueprints, you will play a key role in producing high-quality, durable products that meet strict industry and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Welding & Fabrication: Perform precision MIG (GMAW) welding on carbon steel, structural steel, and stainless steel.
- Blueprint Reading: Read, interpret, and work directly from engineering blueprints, schematics, work orders, and AWS welding symbols.
- Part Preparation & Assembly: Position, align, clamp, and tack-weld components prior to final welding; prep joint surfaces using grinders, sanders, and wire brushes.
- Equipment Set-Up & Maintenance: Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding machines (voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow, and amperage) and perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for fit-up, cracks, porosity, and dimensional accuracy to ensure compliance with AWS and company quality standards.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and flame-retardant gear.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Proven experience as a MIG Welder in a manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy equipment environment.
- Aability to read blueprints and interpret welding symbols.
- Hands-on proficiency with grinders, sanders, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Solid understanding of welding safety standards and AWS quality guidelines.
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, work in various positions, and lift heavy materials (up to [50] lbs).
- (Preferred) AWS D1.1 certification or technical trade school diploma.
salary: $52,000 - $62,400 per year shift: Second work hours: 2 PM - 10:30 PM education: No Degree Required
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The MIG Welder is responsible for performing Metal Inert Gas (MIG / GMAW) welding operations to fabricate, repair, and assemble structural steel, sheet metal, and heavy equipment components. You will work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to produce high-quality welds that meet strict quality and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Welding & Fabrication: Perform high-quality MIG (GMAW) welding on various metals, including carbon steel, structural steel, and stainless steel.
- Blueprint Reading: Read, interpret, and work directly from engineering blueprints, schematics, work orders, and welding symbols.
- Part Preparation & Assembly: Position, align, clamp, and tack-weld components into place prior to final welding; prep joint surfaces using grinders, sanders, or wire brushes as needed.
- Equipment Set-Up & Maintenance: Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding equipment, including voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow, and amperage. Perform routine preventive maintenance on welding tools and machines.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for quality, fit-up, cracks, porosity, and dimensional accuracy to ensure compliance with AWS and company quality standards.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Consistently use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including welding helmets, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and flame-retardant clothing.
The essential functions of this role include:
- working in a smoke free environment
- wearing steel toe shoes
- working in a non-temperature controlled environment
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 8 hours at one time
Skills
- MIG Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Metal Fabrication
- Weld Inspection
- Surface Preparation
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 10 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
