MIG Welder

Welder (MIG/TIG)

Location: Richmond, VA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Overtime and some weekends as needed)
Pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Welder to join a growing manufacturing and fabrication team in Richmond, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable MIG Welder or Production Welder who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while producing high-quality welded products. The ideal candidate has experience with metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and operating fabrication equipment while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

As a Welder, you will be responsible for welding, fitting, and fabricating steel components while ensuring all finished products meet quality standards.

• Perform MIG welding and light TIG welding on steel components and fabricated assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and fabrication prints to complete projects accurately.
• Lay out, fit, align, and weld metal components according to specifications.
• Perform metal fabrication, grinding, sanding, and finishing of welded assemblies.
• Operate plasma cutters, torches, grinders, and other fabrication equipment safely.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with production standards.
• Measure materials using tape measures, combination squares, levels, and precision measuring tools.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment.
• Load, move, and organize materials throughout the production area.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow OSHA regulations and all company safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing welding and fabrication duties.
• Assist with additional production and manufacturing responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Welder, MIG Welder, Production Welder, or Fabricator required.
• Experience with MIG welding is required; TIG welding experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication techniques and welding procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely operate grinders, plasma cutters, torches, overhead cranes, and hand tools.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently and over 100 pounds with assistance.
• Stand and walk throughout the entire shift on concrete floors.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Work safely around moving machinery, welding equipment, and airborne particles.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, and protective clothing.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Overtime available and some weekends required based on production needs

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay of $19.00–$22.00 per hour
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to grow your welding and fabrication career

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