Manufacturing Welder

A Manufacturing Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welding, fabrication, and repair of metal components and structures in a manufacturing environment. This role requires precision work on a variety of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys, while strictly adhering to safety, quality, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Welding:
  Perform MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), or Flux-Cored (FCAW) welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions to join, fabricate, or repair metal components.
• Blueprint & Technical Interpretation:
  Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, sketches, and work orders to accurately measure, calculate, and assemble components according to specifications.
• Material Preparation:
  Prepare metal surfaces by cutting, grinding, cleaning, and fitting parts using hand tools, grinders, plasma torches, and other fabrication equipment.
• Equipment Setup & Maintenance:
  Set up welding machines, select proper filler materials, adjust amperage and voltage, change gas cylinders, and perform routine equipment maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Quality Control & Inspection:
  Inspect finished welds for cracks, porosity, distortion, or other defects, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards and codes (such as AWS or ASME).
• Finishing Work:
  Perform post-weld finishing, including grinding, smoothing, cleaning, and repairing welds to meet tight tolerances and quality requirements.
• Safety Compliance:
  Follow all safety procedures and protocols, including proper use of PPE (helmets, gloves, face shields, respirators), and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Experience welding and finishing a variety of metals and alloys, including stainless steel and aluminum.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and technical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and fabrication tools.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments (tape measures, calipers).
• AWS or other welding certifications preferred.
• High attention to detail and ability to perform precision welds.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training is a plus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to loud noise, heat, fumes, dust, and bright light.
• Consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to ensure safety.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability, and paid time off. Allied Group's people deliver expertise born of experience. We understand the needs of our customers because we know what matters to them most. Our capabilities include on-staff metallurgists, several quality-control specialists, and skilled customized finishing professionals. Opportunity for Growth!

Must be able to pass physical, background and drug test.