Fabrication Welder - 1st Shift

About the job Fabrication Welder - 1st Shift

Fabrication Welder - 1st Shift

Location:

Waterloo / Cedar Falls, Iowa
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Work Model: 100% Onsite

Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Full Benefits Package
Relocation:
Not Offered
Openings: 1

Overview

Hire Now Staffing is partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturer in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area to hire a seasoned Fabrication Welder for a high-priority 1st shift opening.

This role is ideal for an experienced welder who can confidently fabricate and weld from prints, maintain high-quality standards, and work independently in a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will bring strong blueprint reading, layout, and hands-on fabrication experience-not just basic welding ability.

This is a direct hire opportunity with long-term stability for the right professional.

Key Responsibilities

The Fabrication Welder will be responsible for producing high-quality welded components that meet both print specifications and production timelines.

Duties include:

• Perform MIG welding on fabricated components using fixtures and jigs when available
• Lay out, fit, and fabricate steel parts directly from blueprint specifications
• Operate fabrication tools and equipment including:
  • Hand plasma cutters
  • Saws and cutting tools
  • Brake press
  • Deburring and grinding equipment
• Ensure welds meet quality expectations, structural requirements, and visual standards
• Maintain consistent production output while meeting standard build times
• Perform accurate measuring, layout, and alignment for assemblies
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Support material handling processes using overhead cranes and steel moving equipment

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for interview:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of fabrication welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Proven ability to fabricate and build directly from blueprints and prints
• Strong MIG welding experience (required)
• Skilled in layout, fitting, and weld preparation work
• Ability to read measurements accurately, including:
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Angles
• Proficiency using measurement tools such as calipers, tape measures (to 1/32), squares, and angle finders
• Experience using grinders, air tools, hand tools, overhead cranes, and steel handling equipment
• Must be able to pass an onsite weld test prior to placement

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

Standout candidates will also bring:

• Experience working in heavy industrial or high-volume fabrication environments
• Familiarity with brake press operations and structural fabrication work
• Forklift experience or willingness to complete training onsite
• Strong consistency in job history and long-term employment background

Why This Role

This opportunity offers:

• Competitive hourly pay ($25-$32/hr.)
• Full benefits package
• Stable first-shift schedule
• Long-term direct hire placement with a respected manufacturer
• A hands-on role for welders who take pride in precision and craftsmanship

Hire Now Staffing Disclaimer

Hire Now Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.