structural welder - direct hire.

Enjoy top-tier market pay from $21.00 to $32.00 per hr depending on experience, plus a $3.00 per hour Swing Shift Differential and unlimited voluntary overtime. You will work on heavy industrial projects and thrive in an award-winning workplace culture that includes monthly catered team lunches, company raffles, and gear allowances!

Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality structural welding on low-carbon steel frames using Flux Core / Dual Shield (FCAW) and Short Circuit MIG (GMAW) processes.
• Measure, cut, bevel, and prepare heavy materials ranging from 12 to 16 gauge sheet metal to 1/4" to 3/8" wall heavy structural tubing.
• Read, interpret, and work independently from complex technical blueprints and shop schematics.
• Inspect finished welds to guarantee first-time quality, strict adherence to tolerances, and minimal required cleanup.
• Maintain AWS D1.1 structural welding certifications managed directly on site.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area while strictly adhering to shop safety protocols and collaborating with team members.

Working hours:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Swing Shift: 4 PM- 2:30 AM

Skills:

• Prior structural steel fabrication experience on heavy industrial enclosures, E-House frames, or heavy machinery.
• Hands-on experience working with both sheet metal gauges (12-16 gauge) and heavy structural tubing.
• Graduation or diploma from an accredited welding or trade school program.

Education:

• Trade

Experience:

• 4-7 years

Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated skill in FCAW (Dual Shield) and Short Circuit MIG (GMAW) welding on low-carbon steel, with blueprint reading capabilities.
• Practical Test: Ability to pass an in-house 1-hour AWS D1.1 practical weld test (3G/4G structural & gauge).
• Physical Demands: Standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted for 80%?100% of the shift in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Shift Availability:Day Shift: Monday ? Friday, 8:00 AM ? 5:00 PM. Swing Shift (High Priority): Monday ? Friday afternoons/evenings (includes +$3.00/hr shift differential).
• Screening: Ability to pass a 12-panel drug test and background check.
• PPE Requirement: Steel-toed boots required (includes a $100 boot reimbursement twice per year). All welding helmets, safety glasses, gloves, and shop gear are fully provided.

Ready to skip the temp route and land a permanent career with full benefits?
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).