Welder - 1st Shift

Ready to take your welding career to the next level?

Are you an experienced Welder looking for competitive pay, a great team, and a schedule that gives you a three-day weekend every week? McPeak Supply is looking for skilled, dependable Welders to join our growing team in Salem, VA!

At McPeak Supply, a division of Stupp Bridge Co., we take pride in delivering high-quality steel fabrication for bridge, highway, airport, railroad, and marine construction projects. As a leader in the steel fabrication industry, we provide AISC-certified fabricated materials and supplies that help build the infrastructure our communities depend on.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship and are committed to quality and safety, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $21–$30 per hour, based on verifiable welding experience and weld test results.
• 1st Shift Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Four-Day Workweek: Enjoy a three-day weekend every week!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD).
  • Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD).
  • 401(k) with Employer Match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Paid Holidays.
• Opportunity to put your welding skills to work on important steel fabrication projects.
• A team-oriented production environment.

What You'll Do

As a Welder, you will join steel components using various welding processes while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and safety.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Perform welding operations using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW).
• Successfully pass three required welding certification tests:
  • SMAW: 1-inch plate, 3G position.
  • FCAW: 1-inch plate, 3G position.
  • SAW: 1G position.
• Meet visual, radiographic testing (RT), and bend inspection requirements on all weld tests.
• Operate grinders and other hand and pneumatic tools.
• Read and interpret weld symbols and follow job specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding experience with SMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes.
• Ability and willingness to pass all required welding certification tests.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and read welding symbols.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on production position that requires:

• Standing for extended periods during an 8–10-hour workday.
• Using overhead cranes and jib hoists to move, guide, and position materials.
• Holding and operating welding guns, stingers, and other equipment.
• Lifting and handling up to 20 pounds continuously, 20–50 pounds frequently, and 50–100 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, stooping, and twisting throughout the workday.
• Working in a production environment and tolerating seasonal indoor temperatures.
• Communicating effectively with coworkers regarding work instructions, assignments, and safety concerns.

Join Our Team!

If you're a skilled Welder who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to enjoy the benefits of a consistent four-day workweek, McPeak Supply wants to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of a team building the steel structures that keep America moving!

Stupp Bridge Co. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ("EEO") and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws Stupp Bridge Co. will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants upon request during the application process to ensure equal opportunities to be considered for employment.