Welder — Day or Night Shift

Position Summary

All Steel is seeking an experienced structural steel Welder to join our fabrication team. This role is focused on producing high-quality, code-compliant welds on structural steel assemblies, working from shop drawings to fit and finish parts that meet AISC standards. The ideal candidate reads a weld symbol like a second language, takes pride in a clean bead, and keeps quality and productivity moving together on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding Operation: Perform structural steel welding using FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and/or SAW processes as required by the job, in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Blueprint & Symbol Reading: Interpret structural shop drawings and AWS weld symbols to determine joint type, weld size, length, and process before starting work.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed welds for size, profile, and defects (undercut, porosity, slag inclusions, etc.) and correct as needed to meet AWS D1.1 and project specifications.
• Fit Verification: Confirm assemblies are properly fit, squared, and dimensionally correct against the drawing before and during welding.
• Equipment & Consumable Management: Set up welding machines, select correct wire/electrode and gas for the material and joint, and maintain equipment to avoid downtime.
• Material Handling: Safely move and position parts and assemblies using overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging as needed.
• Routine Maintenance: Keep welding equipment, work area, and PPE clean and in good working order; report equipment issues promptly.
• Cross-Training: Work across multiple job types and assembly sizes as production needs shift, rather than being tied to a single line or product.
• Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, professional work area and strictly adhere to all safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience welding structural steel in a fabrication shop environment.
• AWS certification (or ability to pass an in-house weld test) preferred.
• Blueprint Literacy: Strong ability to read and interpret structural shop drawings and AWS weld symbols.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of welding parameters (amperage, voltage, travel speed, heat input) and how they change with material thickness and joint type.
• Precision Mindset: High attention to detail with a focus on weld quality, consistency, and material conservation.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work in various positions (including overhead), and work in a high-output shop environment for extended periods.
• Reliability: A track record of punctuality and a commitment to meeting production deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• $18–$22/hr depending on experience
• All overtime paid at double time — not time-and-a-half
• Shop-only work — no travel, home every night
• Day or night shift available
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for advancement within the company

About All Steel

All Steel is an Arkansas-based, AISC-certified structural steel fabricator with a 39-year operating history, focused on delivering high-quality steel packages across the Southern U.S. We are proud of our commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and investing in our people.