Welder/ Fabricator--Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals

East & Westbrook Construction Co Inc
  • Buckner, KY
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    East & Westbrook Construction is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our growing fabrication team. If you take pride in producing quality work, reading drawings, fitting steel, and laying down clean welds, we''d like to talk with you.

    In this role, you''ll fabricate and weld structural steel, stairs, railings, platforms, and miscellaneous metal components for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. We are looking for dependable craftsmen who value safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

    What You''ll Do

    • Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication details.
    • Lay out, fit, fabricate, and weld structural steel and miscellaneous metal components.
    • Perform MIG, FCAW (flux-core), and Stick welding as required.
    • Measure, mark, cut, bevel, drill, and prepare materials for fabrication.
    • Assemble and weld stairs, railings, platforms, structural members, and custom fabricated components.
    • Operate fabrication equipment including saws, ironworkers, drills, grinders, and other shop tools.
    • Perform fit-up work to ensure proper dimensions, alignment, and weld quality.
    • Inspect completed work to verify accuracy and adherence to specifications.
    • Work with shop leaders and team members to safely meet production schedules.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
    • Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE.

    What We''re Looking For

    • 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience preferred.
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
    • Experience with structural steel fabrication and miscellaneous metals.
    • Proficiency in MIG, FCAW, and/or Stick welding processes.
    • Strong layout, fitting, and measuring skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
    • Commitment to producing quality work safely.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • AWS welding certifications.
    • Structural steel welding and fabrication experience.
    • Experience fabricating stairs, handrails, platforms, and custom steel assemblies.
    • Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment.
    • Ability to pass a practical weld test.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work on your feet throughout the shift.
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
    • Ability to work in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

    Why Join East & Westbrook?

    • Competitive pay based on experience
    • Weekly pay
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Opportunities for training and career advancement
    • Stable, growing company with a strong safety culture
    • Work on a variety of structural steel and custom fabrication projects

    East & Westbrook Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBuckner, KY

    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Craneunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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