Stick Welder 1st Shift
Pay:$23.00 per hour
Location:Claremore, OK
Shift:6:00 AM 3:30 PM
Job Order #:152216
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Stick Welder for a manufacturing and fabrication opportunity in Claremore. This position is responsible for performing Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to fabricate, repair, and assemble metal components and structures while maintaining established quality and safety standards.
The ideal candidate has previous Stick welding experience in an industrial, fabrication, construction, or maintenance environment and understands proper joint preparation, equipment setup, weld inspection, and repair procedures.
Candidates should be comfortable working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural components while using grinders, cutting torches, saws, measuring tools, and other fabrication equipment.
Required Experience & Skills
Previous Stick / SMAW welding experience required
Industrial, fabrication, construction, or maintenance welding experience
Basic knowledge of welding techniques and joint preparation
Understanding of basic weld symbols
Ability to safely set up and operate Stick welding equipment
Ability to follow written and verbal welding instructions
Ability to inspect completed welds for visible defects
Experience preparing materials before welding
Ability to safely use grinders and other fabrication tools
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong attention to weld quality and structural integrity
Safety-conscious mindset
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform Stick / SMAW welding according to job requirements
Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural components
Set up welding machines for assigned work
Select and use appropriate electrodes
Set up leads, clamps, and related welding equipment
Prepare materials before welding
Clean and grind weld areas
Cut materials when required
Fit components to create proper weld joints
Follow written and verbal welding instructions
Complete welds according to applicable standards and tolerances
Inspect completed welds for quality
Use basic measuring tools to verify completed work
Identify visible welding defects
Repair or rework welds when necessary
Operate grinders, cutting torches, saws, and basic hand tools
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Store welding equipment and materials properly
Communicate production or quality concerns to supervisors
Work with team members to support production requirements
Follow all company safety and PPE procedures
Perform additional welding and fabrication duties as assigned
Stick / SMAW Welding
Candidates should have hands-on experience performing Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
Responsibilities may include:
Electrode selection
Welding machine setup
Lead and clamp setup
Joint preparation
Tack welding
Structural welding
Weld repair
Multi-position welding as required
Weld cleanup and inspection
Candidates must be capable of producing consistent, structurally sound welds while following applicable production requirements.
Materials
Depending on assignment, candidates may weld:
Carbon steel
Stainless steel
Structural steel components
Fabricated metal assemblies
Other applicable industrial materials
Joint Preparation & Fit-Up
Clean materials before welding
Grind weld areas as required
Cut components to prepare joints
Fit materials before welding
Position and align components
Verify joint preparation
Tack components when required
Make adjustments before completing final welds
Proper preparation is essential to maintaining consistent weld quality.
Welding Equipment & Tools
Candidates may regularly use:
Stick / SMAW welding machines
Welding leads
Electrodes
Ground clamps
Grinders
Cutting torches
Saws
Tape measures
Squares
Gauges
Basic hand and fabrication tools
Quality Responsibilities
Visually inspect completed welds
Verify weld appearance and workmanship
Identify visible defects
Check applicable measurements
Repair defective welds
Rework components when required
Maintain consistent welding quality throughout production
Ensure completed work meets applicable company and safety standards
Blueprints, Instructions & Weld Symbols
Candidates should have the ability to:
Follow basic fabrication drawings
Understand written work instructions
Follow verbal welding instructions
Interpret basic weld symbols
Identify required dimensions and tolerances
Use basic measuring tools to verify work
Preferred Qualifications
Structural welding experience
Pipe welding experience
Heavy equipment repair experience
Manufacturing welding experience
Plant or industrial shop experience
Carbon steel welding experience
Stainless steel welding experience
Cutting torch experience
Advanced grinder experience
Tape measure, square, and gauge experience
Previous fabrication experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, positioning, pushing, and pulling
Ability to lift and handle materials as required
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for welding
Ability to safely operate welding, grinding, and cutting equipment
Comfortable performing physically demanding fabrication work
Ability to safely work around metal components, welding equipment, sparks, heat, and industrial machinery
Ability to wear all required PPE
Safety & PPE
Candidates must follow all applicable welding and shop safety requirements, including proper use of:
Welding helmet
Welding gloves
Safety glasses
Protective clothing
Required footwear
Additional PPE as assigned
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing and fabrication environment
Regular work around welding equipment, grinders, cutting torches, saws, and fabricated metal
Hands-on position involving welding, material preparation, fit-up, inspection, and repair
Consistent 6:00 AM 3:30 PM shift
Strong emphasis on safety, weld quality, structural integrity, productivity, and dependable attendance
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
Starting pay of $23.00/hour
Consistent first-shift hours
Utilize specialized Stick / SMAW welding skills
Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural components
Hands-on fabrication and repair experience
Opportunity to utilize structural or pipe welding experience
Build additional fit-up, joint preparation, and weld-repair skills
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Stick Welder looking for steady industrial work in Claremore
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-576-7117 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel Claremore
507 E. Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK 74017
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