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Location Kelso, Washington

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Job Description
Ignite Your Career: Experienced Structural MIG Welder Wanted!

Are you a seasoned structural metal fabricator with a master-level command of MIG welding, excellent blueprint reading habits, and a history of steady shop reliability? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier, high-capacity steel fabrication leader in Cowlitz County to hire a full-time MIG Welder. Secure a dependable Monday-Friday schedule on your choice of days or swings, premium hourly pay up to $25/hr DOE, and a stable path to a permanent local career inside an advanced manufacturing space!


Description for MIG Welder:


  • Perform high-quality structural MIG welding (GMAW) on heavy steel beams, plates, and columns safely.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret complex engineering blueprints and technical welding symbols fluently.
  • Position, clamp, fit, and tack-weld large steel sub-assemblies cleanly to maintain square tolerances.
  • Audit weld configurations continuously to guarantee total penetration and eliminate porosity defects.
  • Operate commercial shop grinders, plasma cutters, and magnetic drills to prep heavy joints for welding.
  • Execute routine pre-shift logs, use overhead rigging cranes safely, and follow all facility rules.

Details for MIG Welder:


  • Pay Range: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour (DOE).
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift (7:00am - 3:30pm) OR Swing Shift (3:30pm - 12:00am).
  • Location: Cowlitz County layout.
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire.

Requirements for MIG Welder:


  • Verifiable background working as a commercial structural MIG welder or custom steel fabricator required.
  • Strictly required: This role is for experienced pros—candidates fresh out of school or green will not be considered.
  • Highly Preferred: Current or recently active WABO (Washington Association of Building Officials) Certification.
  • Demonstrated capability to read technical prints, solve layout math, and work with zero structural supervision.
  • Physical capacity to handle heavy industrial labor, lift up to 75 lbs, and work actively inside a large facility.
  • Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and reliable personal transportation.


To apply:

Email: cowlitzjobs@americanworkforcegroup.com

Call: (360) 200-4900


Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Posting ID: 1298863160 Posted: 2026-10-31 Job Title: Welder Fitter