Welder/Fitter – Structural Steel
Description
Welder/Fitter – Structural Steel
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour, with potential for higher pay depending on experience
Job Overview
We are hiring experienced Flux Core Welders and Welder/Fitters to fabricate and weld heavy industrial structural steel equipment and components. Candidates must be able to follow shop drawings, interpret welding symbols, and meet required welding test standards.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
Overtime Available: Approximately 50–56 hours per week!
Requirements
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Hands-on experience with Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
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Ability to pass a full-penetration vertical weld test
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Ability to pass an overhead fillet weld test
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Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards
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Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and AWS weld symbols
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Must provide personal welding and safety equipment, including a welding helmet, gloves, and steel-toe boots
Schedule
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Monday–Friday, with some Saturdays as needed
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First Shift: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
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10-hour workdays, with overtime as required
Benefits
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Paid time off: 16 days per year after one year of employment, accrued throughout the year
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Opportunity to join an employee-owned company
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Potential for long-term, full-time employment
If you have strong welding skills and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in structural steel fabrication, we encourage you to apply!
Skills
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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL, Qualdoc, LLC
- What is your highest educational attainment?
- How many years of experience do you have as a fitter/fabricator?
- Describe your experience in assembly
- Are you able to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints?
- Are you amenable to work on overtime and weekend?
- What other skills do you possess in fabrication?
- When is your availability to start?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship?
- Please specify your current work authorization - (Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen)
- Please provide your city, state and zip code
- Please provide your phone number and active email address
