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Position Details Job Title:
Welder Department:
Fabrication/Welding Reports To:
Welding Supervisor Work Location:
Shop (with potential occasional field support as needed) Company Overview Alien Engineered Products is a fabrication and welding company serving industrial sectors including Phosphate & Mining, Compressed Air & Dehydration, Oil Refinery & Drilling, Food & Beverage, and EPCM. The company operates as a high quality welding and fabrication solution provider focused on engineeredtoorder products, responsive execution, and customerspecific solutions. Position Summary The Welder is responsible for producing highquality, codecompliant welds on pressurebearing, structural, and custom fabricated assemblies, working from weldingready parts prepared by Welding Processors and FitUp Technicians. This role focuses on safe, efficient, and accurate welding that meets drawings, procedures, and customer requirements while supporting ontime project delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and/or SMAW (as applicable) to join carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloys in accordance with approved weld procedures and quality standards. Review drawings, weld symbols, weld procedures, and job travelers to understand joint details, weld sizes, positions, and inspection requirements. Inspect fitup, joint preparation, and cleanliness of weld areas; request corrections from Processing/FitUp as needed before beginning welding. Set up and adjust welding equipment, including voltage, amperage, wire feed speed, shielding gas flow, and other parameters to achieve sound welds. Perform root, fill, and cap passes to required size and contour, controlling distortion and heat input as directed by procedures and supervision. Visually inspect welds during and after welding, identifying and correcting defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, or incomplete penetration. Perform basic grinding, blending, and weld cleanup necessary to meet drawing and cosmetic requirements without compromising weld integrity. Work with jigs, fixtures, positioners, and manipulators to safely achieve required welding positions and productivity. Coordinate with FitUp Technicians and supervisors on weld sequence and access to minimize distortion and rework. Present work for inprocess and final inspection and respond promptly to punchlist or repair items. Complete required documentation for welds (e.g., identification marks, signoffs, repair tracking) in accordance with internal and customer requirements. Follow all safety procedures for hot work, including fire watch, ventilation, fume control, and safe handling of gas cylinders and electrical equipment. Maintain welding equipment, leads, torches, and work areas in good working order and report any issues or needed repairs.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required. 6 months of welding experience in fabrication, structural, pressure vessel, or industrial manufacturing environments. Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols. Proficiency with at least one core process (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, or SMAW); ability to pass company weld tests for applicable processes, positions, and materials. Demonstrated ability to produce consistent, defectfree welds that pass visual inspection and, when required, NDE (e.g., VT, PT, MT, RT, UT) per procedure. Ability to work safely in a fabrication/welding environment and follow PPE and safety requirements. 18 years or older due to hazardous occupation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or prior weld qualifications for multiple processes, materials, positions, and thickness ranges. Experience welding pressurebearing components, structural steel, skids, frames, and custom fabrications. Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys; experience with purge setups and sanitary welds is a plus where applicable. Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging experience/certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of weld joint types, weld symbols, and how parameters affect penetration, bead profile, and distortion. Skill in setting up and finetuning welding equipment to produce consistent results. Ability to recognize and troubleshoot common weld defects and process issues. Communication with Processing, FitUp, Quality, Engineering, and supervision to resolve issues quickly. Attention to detail, craftsmanship, and pride in producing quality work that represents the company well to customers.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the shift, including working in awkward positions and confined or elevated areas (as allowed by policy). Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work in a shop or field environment with heat, noise, dust, fumes, sparks, and changing conditions. Employer has dress code. Ability to wear required PPE such as welding hood, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, flameresistant clothing, and steeltoe footwear.
Work Environment:
The Welder primarily works in a fabrication shop environment, with potential work in yards or field locations depending on project and customer needs. The role involves close coordination with Welding Processors, FitUp Technicians, fabrication personnel, and quality/inspection to maintain schedule and product quality.
Performance Expectations:
Consistently meets or exceeds safety, quality, and attendance standards. Produces welds that meet drawing, procedure, and inspection requirements with minimal rework. Supports ontime project completion by managing priorities, communicating issues early, and collaborating effectively with upstream and downstream roles. Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Work Schedule:
Full time
Salary:
Starting at $18 per hour depending on experience. For instructions on how to apply, please click on the green Apply button.
