Structural Steel Fabrication Welder (AWS)

Job Description

Make It Right—Every Pass, Every Piece

We build structures that last. If you thrive on precision, accountability, and teamwork, this structural fabrication role puts your welding expertise front and center. When You'll Work

1st Shift typically 5:30am – 4:00pm, M–F

2nd Shift typically 4:00pm – 2:30am, M–F What will you do?

Identify piece marks, check drawing revisions, and confirm finish codes before fabrication begins.

Understand part orientation and industry acronyms to avoid rework.

Interpret weld symbols to select the correct weld types, sizes, and procedures.

Perform precise measurement, layout, and marking using tapes, squares, levels, and layout tools.

Run FCAW in 1G or 3G positions according to shop drawings.

Conduct thermal cutting, back-gouging, and grinding to prep and finish joints. How will you keep people safe?

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area—Safety > Speed.

Safely operate overhead cranes, welders, torches, and grinders.

Work side-by-side with CNC operators, foremen, welders, fabricators, painters, and QC to move work efficiently. How do we ensure quality?

Follow AISC and AWS Quality Management System requirements.

Verify heat numbers, piece marks, and orientation on every part.

Self-inspect and correct issues prior to QC review.

Report drawing or material discrepancies to supervision immediately. What experience helps you excel?

5+ years of structural steel welding experience.

Proven skill reading and interpreting structural shop drawings and weld symbols.

Demonstrated proficiency welding structural steel.

Experience operating overhead cranes.

Thorough knowledge of steel fabrication tolerances and quality requirements.

Dependability, safety focus, and a quality-first approach. Core proficiencies

Tape measure reading

Welding setups for production

Blueprint reading Machines & Technologies

MIG Welder

Flux-Cored Arc Welder Legal & Hiring

Tarrier Steel is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must complete a pre-hire drug screen prior to acceptance.