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Hours Full-time
Location Durham, NC
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Job Description
Welder - MIG/TIG - Custom Fabrication - Durham, NC
Pay: $35–40/hour (based on weld test performance)
Shift: 1st Shift, Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 5-6 days/week available)
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate hiring, weld tests next week
Industry: Custom Metal Fabrication, Architectural Metalwork

Job Description
We are hiring expert-level MIG/TIG Welders and Metal Fabricators for a custom fabrication shop in Durham, NC. This welder position involves precision welding and fitting of architectural handrail systems requiring cosmetic-grade finish quality. Welders with aluminum and stainless-steel experience are preferred for this welding job.

Responsibilities
As a Welder/Fitter, you will:
  • Fabricate and assemble custom handrail systems from blueprints and shop drawings
  • Perform MIG, TIG, and spool gun welding on various metals (cosmetic finish required)
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical specifications
  • Fit, tack, and adjust components to tight tolerances
  • Grind and finish welds to architectural/cosmetic standards
  • Maintain equipment and workspace to shop standards
  • Work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications & Requirements
Required:
  • MIG and/or TIG welding experience
  • Blueprint reading ability and understanding of weld symbols
  • Cosmetic/finish welding experience (clean, presentable welds)
  • Custom fabrication background (not just production welding)
  • Ability to pass pre-employment weld test and drug screen
  • Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in various positions
Preferred:
  • Aluminum welding experience
  • Spool gun proficiency
  • Handrail, railing, or staircase fabrication experience
  • Stainless steel cosmetic welding
  • Architectural metalwork or custom fabrication background
  • AWS certifications
  • Multi-process welding capabilities (MIG + TIG + Spool)

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Posting ID: 1271908925 Posted: 2026-07-10 Job Title: Welder
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