MIG Welder

Performs MIG repair welding, oxy-fuel cutting, fitting, and field repairs on heavy steel equipment and materials in scrap, recycling, fabrication, and industrial environments.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of welding experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, heavy equipment repair operation, or fabrication shop.
• Experience with MIG/GMAW repair welding on heavy steel.
• Experience using oxy-fuel torches for cutting, sizing heavy material, beveling, and preheating.
• Experience welding dirty, rusty, painted, and varying-thickness steel.
• Experience performing out-of-position and field welding.
• Ability to perform welding repairs on equipment and materials at ground level and in non-bench environments.
• Experience fitting and tack welding heavy steel sections.
• Ability to lay out repairs and determine appropriate weld sequences without relying on fabrication prints.
• Knowledge of visual weld inspection and common weld discontinuities.

Preferred Skills

• Heavy equipment repair welding experience.
• Scrap yard or recycling industry welding experience.
• Heavy fabrication experience.
• Experience repairing structural components and heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience preparing damaged steel for welding using cutting, beveling, and preheating techniques.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform MIG/GMAW repair welding on heavy steel equipment, components, and structures.
• Use oxy-fuel cutting equipment to size heavy scrap and separate damaged or unwanted material.
• Cut, bevel, and preheat steel in preparation for welding and repair.
• Weld material with rust, paint, contamination, and varying thicknesses as required by repair conditions.
• Perform flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead, and other out-of-position welds as required.
• Complete field repairs directly on equipment and heavy components.
• Fit and tack steel sections prior to final welding.
• Lay out repair areas and establish weld sequences based on equipment condition and repair requirements.
• Perform visual inspection of completed welds.
• Identify weld discontinuities and correct unacceptable weld conditions before equipment is returned to service.

Pay Details: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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