Installer/Fabricator/Welder - Field Installation
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$20 - $30 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Marion, VA, US, 24354 Marion, Virginia open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$17.53
$25.00
$35.09
About this job
Job Description
NOW HIRING: Experienced Welder / Fabricator / Installer
Detention Equipment Construction – Steady Work, Overtime & Per Diem Available
We are a specialty detention contractor focused exclusively on correctional facility construction and renovation. We are currently seeking an Experienced Welder/Fabricator/Installer to join our Field Installation Team.
This position involves installing detention-grade steel equipment in both new construction projects and active correctional facilities. If you have welding and fabrication experience and enjoy hands-on field work, this is an opportunity to work in a specialized and growing industry with steady work.
Applicants must be able to pass a background check.
Note: We do not perform structural steel work.
Key Responsibilities
Demolition of Existing Equipment
- Remove outdated detention equipment using cutting torches, grinders, and cut-off wheels
- Safely remove and transport demolition debris from secure facilities
Installation of Detention-Grade Metal Products
- Move, load, and stage heavy materials within secure work areas
- Perform Stick Welding (SMAW) on carbon steel and 304 stainless steel (14ga – 1/4")
- Grind and finish welds to meet installation standards
Security Equipment Installation & Repair
- Install and repair detention-grade doors, hardware, glass, furniture, and security equipment
- Work according to project specifications and field conditions
Blueprint Reading & Field Work
- Read and follow blueprints and shop drawings
- Take accurate field measurements and perform modifications when necessary
Qualifications
- Experience in welding, metal fabrication, or similar trades
- Proficiency in Stick Welding (SMAW) with carbon steel and stainless steel
- Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Physically capable of manual labor, lifting heavy materials, and working on active job sites
- Must be able to pass a background check
What We Offer
- Consistent overtime opportunities (40+ hour work weeks)
- Competitive pay
- Per diem provided when traveling for projects
- Benefits package available
- Steady work in a specialized construction industry
- Opportunities for long-term career growth
**Travel will be required depending on project location.**
Additional Requirements
- Candidates should be comfortable working inside active correctional facilities
- Pre-employment background check is required due to the nature of the work
Our team works on projects across the region supporting both new construction and renovation of active correctional facilities. We take pride in delivering high-quality installations while maintaining strict security and safety standards.
We hire skilled tradesmen who value steady, long-term work with a professional, established company.
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