Code-Certified Structural Welder (AWS/MIL-STD)

Shape critical structures with precision on our 2nd shift

Join our team as a code-certified structural welder focused on large weldments, quality workmanship, and repeatable results. You’ll partner with fabricators and inspectors to deliver structurally sound, visually clean welds that meet stringent specifications.

Schedule

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Certification/Training: Certification completed on 1st Shift prior to moving to 2nd
• Shift Premium: $0.70/hour for 2nd Shift
• Export-Control Compliance: U.S. Person status required under ITAR
• Capability: Candidates must have the skills and experience necessary to certify as a 400-level Structural Welder

Compensation

• Starting Rate: $26.13/hour
• Certified Rate: $31.76/hour
• Maximum Rate: Up to $32.91/hour
• 2nd Shift Premium: Additional $0.70/hour

A day in the life

You’ll set up, fit, tack, and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials in accordance with WPS, then finish and inspect your work to exacting standards. Collaboration with fellow welders, fitters, and quality professionals is central to keeping large assemblies moving smoothly through production.

What you’ll do

• Set up, fit, tack, and weld ferrous and nonferrous components to WPS.
• Follow applicable welding codes and meet quality, structural, dimensional, and aesthetic criteria.
• Interpret drawings, symbols, and inspection requirements to execute work correctly the first time.
• Cut, grind, fit, and bend parts required for complex weldments.
• Clean, finish, and deburr welds to satisfy customer and code expectations.
• Test and inspect welds; complete rework or repairs per approved procedures.
• Salvage and rebuild components when directed.
• Partner with teammates to assemble and weld large components safely and efficiently.

Minimum qualifications

• Technical welding education equivalent to high school plus specialized welding instruction.
• GMAW certification or 3–5 years of equivalent welding experience.
• Demonstrated ability to qualify/certify to 400-level structural welding requirements.
• Proficient reading of complex drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Applied shop math and dimensional measurement skills.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication tools: protractors, scales, squares, calipers, and related equipment.
• Ability to pass required welding tests and certifications aligned to applicable standards, including:
• AWS
• ISO
• MIL-STD
• International welding standards
• ASNT requirements
• Must meet applicable ITAR/U.S. Person requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Background welding large or heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience with structural fabrication and large weldments.
• Capability with stainless steel filler metal and associated equipment.

You should be proficient in

• GD&T
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Equal Opportunity

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)