Aluminum & Steel Welder – Structural Plate Welder

Pay - $32/hr plus $185 per diem for days worked

Position Summary
We are seeking experienced Structural Welders with advanced skills in welding both carbon steel and aluminum plate for structural fabrication and heavy industrial or marine applications. The successful candidate will be proficient in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on carbon steel and Pulse MIG (GMAW-P) on aluminum, consistently producing high-quality butt welds that meet destructive and non-destructive testing standards. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to weld in multiple positions and successfully complete rigorous pre-employment welding qualification tests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform structural welding on carbon steel and aluminum plate in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Produce high-quality complete joint penetration (CJP) butt welds in multiple welding positions.
Weld structural components while maintaining dimensional accuracy and proper weld quality.
Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions.
Prepare material by measuring, beveling, grinding, fitting, and aligning weld joints.
Operate FCAW, GMAW-P (Pulse MIG), grinders, plasma cutters, and other fabrication equipment.
Inspect completed welds for proper penetration, fusion, profile, and workmanship.
Perform weld repairs when required while maintaining quality standards.
Work safely while complying with all company, customer, and OSHA safety requirements.
Maintain clean work areas and properly care for welding equipment.
Required Welding Qualification Tests
Applicants must successfully pass the following pre-employment welding tests:
Carbon Steel FCAW Qualification
Process: Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Wire: .052" Flux-Core Wire
Material: 3/8" beveled carbon steel plate
Joint Configuration: Butt joint with backing strip
Test Positions: 2G 3G 4G
Test coupons will be subjected to guided bend testing.
Welds must meet all applicable visual and bend-test acceptance criteria.
Aluminum GMAW-P (Pulse MIG) Qualification
Process: Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulse (GMAW-P)
Material: Aluminum plate
Joint Configuration: Butt weld
Test Positions: 2G 3G 4G
Test coupons will undergo radiographic (X-ray) examination.
Welds must meet all applicable radiographic acceptance standards with no unacceptable discontinuities.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of structural welding experience in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, marine repair, defense, transportation, or industrial manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience welding structural carbon steel using FCAW.
Demonstrated experience welding aluminum using Pulse MIG (GMAW-P).
Ability to produce high-quality butt welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
Knowledge of proper weld preparation, fit-up, distortion control, and weld sequencing.
Ability to pass all required pre-employment welding qualification tests.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in commercial shipbuilding, ship repair, defense, heavy equipment, railcar, or structural fabrication.
AWS D1.1 (Steel) and/or AWS D1.2 (Aluminum) certifications.
Experience with complete joint penetration (CJP) welds and structural fabrication.
Familiarity with visual inspection, bend testing, and radiographic testing acceptance criteria.
Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.

To Apply download our app 360X JOBS, visit our website www.360xstaffing.com and click "Join our Team," or call our office at 602-903-7999.