MSS Welder/Fabricator

The MSS Welder/Fabricator is a skilled professional responsible for performing various welding and fabrication tasks, including manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing metal components and structures using different welding processes while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, physical capabilities, and professional skills to successfully perform all required duties while maintaining safety and quality standards. This position reports to the MSS Supervisor.

Shop Schedule: M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Work Schedule at Customer Sites: Depends on customer needs (may include nights and weekends).

Starting Pay: $27.16 - $40.74 (depends on skills & experience)

Benefits
- Paid Time Off first year of employment
- Health insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401(k) Automatic 5% on first day of employment
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
- Company paid benefits - Virtual medical care, virtual physical therapy, EAP
- Additional plans - Short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, pet insurance
- Subsidies & Allowances - Uniforms, safety shoes, prescription safety glasses

Key Responsibilities:  

• Perform various welding techniques including Stick, MIG, and other welding processes on carbon steel and various metals 

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to fabricate parts according to specifications 

• Design, fabricate, and maintain jigs and fixtures for production efficiency 

• Execute open and closed root welds using MIG and 6010/7018 rod welding techniques 

• Conduct quality inspections of completed welds to ensure they meet standards and specifications 

• Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment and shop machinery 

• Perform field service tasks including drum repair, resurfacing, and machine installation 

• Complete optical alignment procedures and equipment rigging operations 

• Travel to customer sites for on-site welding and repair work (up to 25% travel required) 

• Collaborate with team members and maintain effective communication across departments 

• Maintain compliance with plant safety rules, safe operating procedures, and housekeeping standards 

 

 Education & Experience:     

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred 

• D1.1 6010/7018 four position certification 

• Two-year technical training/apprenticeship plus three years maintenance experience a plus 

 

Required Skills: 

• Must be able to pass structural welding certification for MIG and stick welding four position (AWS) open/closed root D1.1 6010/7018  

• Proficiency in E7018, E7014, and E7024 welding rods 

• Experience with MIG welding closed root using 0.035 in. diameter wire on carbon steel 

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints 

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record 

• Ability to obtain a passport 

• Basic mechanical skills and proper use of hand tools 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Willingness to respond to off-hours calls 

• Knowledge of pneumatic