Structural Steel Welder/Fitter

Welder / Fitter – Overhead Crane Fabrication
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with Saturdays as needed
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience.
Job Overview
We are hiring a skilled Welder/Fitter to fabricate and weld components for overhead cranes and related equipment. This role requires the ability to work from shop drawings, interpret welding symbols, and produce high-quality Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) welds that meet applicable AWS standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal components using shop drawings and specifications.
• Perform flux-cored arc welding to meet AWS D1.1 and AWS D14.1 standards.
• Read and interpret welding symbols and technical drawings.
• Complete full-penetration vertical weld and overhead fillet weld tests.
• Follow safety procedures in a heavy industrial shop environment.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work 10-hour shifts and Saturdays when needed.

Qualifications

• Welding and fitting experience in an industrial or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read shop drawings and interpret AWS weld symbols.
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality flux-cored arc welds.
• Must pass a full-penetration vertical weld test and an overhead fillet weld test.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and D14.1 welding standards.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial setting and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable and able to meet the required work schedule.

Benefits and Incentives

• Potential for permanent employment after 90 days.
• Benefits upon full-time hire, including 401(k), ESOP, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• $850 sign-on bonus after six months of employment.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!