Structural Welder - 1st Shift

• Pay: $24–$27 per hour (will be based on experience)
• Shift: Monday - Friday| 6 am – 3:30 pm (overtime required as needed)

This position welds steel components for building structures and miscellaneous items to shop drawings and weld symbols, including vertical and overhead welds. The right candidate produces high-quality welds and follows all safety protocols.

• Previous experience as a Structural Steel Welder or in a similar role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Experience welding in the vertical and overhead positions.
• Ability to read shop drawings and interpret weld symbols.
• Experience with FCAW and/or SMAW processes; GMAW a plus.
• Working knowledge of the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
• Experience with fillet and groove welds, including complete joint penetration (CJP) welds.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Must pass a welding test and meet AWS welder qualification standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and maneuver materials and tools as required, with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment.
• Comfortable working in an industrial fabrication shop environment.
• Ability to safely use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Met-Con, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Met-Con, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.

• →Weld structural steel components per shop drawings and marked-up weld symbols.
• →Check fit-up, clean, and preheat joints as required before welding.
• →Obtain and maintain required welding certifications and welder qualifications per AWS standards.
• →Visually inspect welded components to confirm quality and accuracy.
• →Use fillet weld gauges to verify weld size and profile.
• →Remove slag and spatter and repair defective welds as needed.
• →Safely operate overhead cranes, air arc tools, grinders, magnetic drills, and other welding-related equipment.
• →Communicate with team members to ensure work is complete and meets quality standards.
• →Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• →Keep the work area clean and organized, including trash and scrap removal and other production tasks.
• →Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment as needed.
• →Perform additional welding duties and work overtime as required.