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MIG Welder / Fabricator

Laborup

Birmingham, ALFull-time$24–27/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$24–27/hr
Location
Birmingham, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Laborup is hiring a MIG Welder / Fabricator. The company is hiring MIG Welders for a custom steel fabrication shop in Birmingham, AL. This role involves fitting and welding parts from abrasion- and impact-resistant steel plate and structural steel, working from production drawings and AWS welding symbols. The position requires operating MIG, flux core, and stick welding, as well as cutting with mixed-gas and plasma torches.

Key focus areas include Fit and weld jobs to spec from production drawings, Build parts using the correct jigs, fixtures, and procedures, and Bevel, label, and brace jobs before the welding department.

Successful candidates bring Vocational Training and Fabrication Experience. Important skills include Welding, Flux Core Welding, Mixed-Gas Torch Operation, Plasma Torch Operation, Beveling, and Labeling. Preferred (not required): Forklift Operation, Overhead Crane Operation, Wear-Plate Fabrication, and Cladding Techniques.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

WeldingFlux Core WeldingMixed-Gas Torch OperationPlasma Torch OperationBevelingLabelingBracingFittingAssemblyJob PreparationTorch WorkRiggingLayoutTool CareFCAWSMAWWeld Tee JointsWeld Vertical JointsRead Production DrawingsRead AWS Welding SymbolsOperate Mixed-Gas TorchesOperate Plasma TorchesForklift OperationOverhead Crane OperationWear-Plate FabricationHeavy-Plate FabricationCladding TechniquesWeld Overlay Techniques

Qualifications

Vocational Training or 3 Years Fabrication Experience

Full job description

Overview

We're hiring MIG Welders for our custom steel fabrication shop in Birmingham, AL.

We manufacture specialty alloy steel wear plate and custom wear solutions for industries like recycling, paper mills, and energy plants. You'll fit and weld parts from abrasion- and impact-resistant steel plate and structural steel, working from production drawings and AWS welding symbols.

This is a fitting-and-welding role, not a single-machine job: you'll run MIG, flux core, and stick, cut with mixed-gas and plasma torches, and prep jobs with beveling, labeling, and bracing before final welding.

1st Shift

  • Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

  • Friday: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM Compensation

  • $24 - $27/ hr

Responsibilities

  • Fitting & Welding: Fit and weld jobs to spec from our production drawings.
  • Assembly: Build parts using the correct jigs, fixtures, and procedures.
  • Job Prep: Bevel, label, and brace jobs before the welding department.
  • Torch Work: Cut and prep plate with mixed-gas and plasma torches.
  • Rigging: Move plate and assemblies with forklifts and overhead cranes.
  • Layout: Measure and verify with tape measures and angle finders.
  • Tool Care: Maintain your tools, machines, and a clean work area. Requirements

Qualifications

Required

  • Vocational training or 3 years' fabrication experience

  • Proficient in FCAW, SMAW, and MIG welding

  • Weld tee and vertical joints

  • Read production drawings and AWS welding symbols

  • Operate mixed-gas and plasma torches Preferred

  • Forklift and overhead crane experience

  • Wear-plate or heavy-plate fabrication experience

  • Understanding of cladding / weld overlay techniques

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