An Express Employment Professionals client is seeking a skilled Welder to fabricate and weld metal components using MIG, air arc, and oxy-fuel welding equipment. This role supports the production of heavy steel products such as truck bodies, buckets, cable reels, and water tanks while meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform horizontal and vertical welds using 1/16" and 3/32" wire per supervisor instructions
Weld assembled metal parts and individual components according to specifications
Use air arc to remove lifting tabs and excess material
Remove slag using needle chippers and smooth surfaces using grinders
Operate MIG welders, air arc equipment, and oxy-fuel torches for fabrication and repair
Inspect welds for quality and compliance; repair defects by cutting or rewelding as required
Transport parts, tools, equipment, and weld wire (up to 60 lbs) to workstations
Operate hoists and overhead cranes while guiding suspended loads
Move finished components to the next operation or designated storage area
Perform welding tasks to supervisory and quality-approved standards
Follow all safety policies and correct or report hazards immediately
Adhere to tool checkout and accountability procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Problem Solving: Identifies issues and develops effective solutions
Technical Skills: Demonstrates welding expertise and shares knowledge
Teamwork: Supports team success while managing individual responsibilities
Quality Focus: Maintains accuracy, consistency, and workmanship standards
Dependability: Reliable attendance, punctuality, and task completion
Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and work conditions
Safety Awareness: Practices and promotes a strong safety culture
Professionalism: Takes ownership and responsibility for work performed

Qualifications

Technical certificate (1 year) OR 6 months–1 year of related welding experience, or equivalent combination
MIG welding experience and blueprint reading skills required
Knowledge of welding symbols, fabrication processes, and steel properties
Ability to pass in-house written and practical weld tests, including ESCO bend test
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
Ability to read, write, and speak simple work-related instructions

Equipment & Tools

Company-Provided:

MIG welders, air arc equipment, overhead cranes, jib hoists, cutoff saws

Hand Tools May Include:

Welding gun, grinders, needle scalers, pry bars, drills, weld gauges, wire brushes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

ANSI-approved steel-toed boots (metatarsal guards recommended)
Safety glasses with side shields
Hard hat, hearing protection
Welding hood, leathers, gloves, face shield, cutting goggles, respirator as needed

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting and handling of tools (7–14 lbs)
Occasional lifting of weld wire reels up to 60 lbs
Team lifting of heavier materials as required
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and work at heights up to 30 feet
Manual dexterity and visual acuity for detailed welding work
Variable temperatures depending on season and welding activity
Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, loud noise, and moving machinery
Work may be performed at elevated heights and around suspended loads