Company

manufacturing

StructuralWeldingTechnician

$0k+ Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Structural Welding Technician. Skills: Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Quality Control. Perform welding using MIG, TIG, wire feed, spot welding, and oxy-fuel techniques. Fabricate structural components including beams, tanks, frames, and related assemblies”

What You'll Achieve.

meeting quality and safety standards; meet production requirements and quality standards

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

assist with basic troubleshooting or adjustments

Eligibility Requirements

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, Willingness to cross-train, Understanding of workplace safety procedures and safe equipment operation, Previous welding experience preferred, weld test may be required during hiring process

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to work independently, Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, Willingness to cross-train, Ability to follow work instructions, Ability to manage multiple production priorities, Basic math skills, Ability to read measurements accurately

Nice to Have

MIG welding certification, TIG welding experience or certification, Trade school or vocational training

What You'll Do.

Perform welding using MIG

and oxy-fuel techniques

Fabricate structural components including beams

and related assemblies

Complete welding tasks in multiple positions

Read and interpret blueprints

and technical specifications

and ensure completed work meets production requirements and quality standards

Assemble fabricated components using drilling

Operate fabrication tools and power equipment

Set up welding equipment and adjust operating settings

and completed assemblies

Identify equipment concerns and assist with basic troubleshooting or adjustments

Support pressure testing activities

Perform weld repairs or rework

Record production activity

Maintain accurate labor or time-tracking documentation

Communicate project status

and safety observations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work collaboratively within a team environment; Communicate project status, quality concerns, and safety observations with supervisors and team members

Communication Scope

Communicate project status, quality concerns, and safety observations

Full Job Description

## Description Structural Welding Technician Location: Virginia Beach, VA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour (increases based on experience) Overview We are seeking skilled welders with fabrication experience to support operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role involves working with multiple welding techniques to produce and assemble structural components while meeting quality and safety standards. ## Core Responsibilities Welding & Fabrication Perform welding using MIG, TIG, wire feed, spot welding, and oxy-fuel techniques Fabricate structural components including beams, tanks, frames, and related assemblies Complete welding tasks in multiple positions while maintaining quality workmanship Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications Prepare materials, finish welds, and ensure completed work meets production requirements and quality standards Assembly & Equipment Operation Assemble fabricated components using drilling, bolting, clamping, cutting, and tapping methods Operate fabrication tools and power equipment including grinders, sanders, and related shop tools Set up welding equipment and adjust operating settings such as wire feed, amperage, and gas flow Quality Control & Maintenance Support Inspect materials, welds, and completed assemblies for accuracy and compliance Identify equipment concerns and assist with basic troubleshooting or adjustments Support pressure testing activities and perform weld repairs or rework when required Documentation & Team Communication Record production activity and maintain accurate labor or time-tracking documentation Communicate project status, quality concerns, and safety observations with supervisors and team members ## Qualifications Required Skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing settin

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