Stainless Steel Welder

Job Title:

Stainless Steel Welder

Reports To:

Stainless Steel Foreman

Approved Date: 1/2026

Summary:

Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment, following layouts, welding diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.

• Perform welding operations safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Read and interpret tank sketches, blueprints, welding diagrams, and work orders
• Acc using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools
• Position parts in jigs, fixtures, or by clamping components together per layout marks
• Select appropriate welder settings based on welding charts, material type, and thickness
• Perform MIG welding on 300-series stainless steel components, including vertical and overhead welds
• Lay out, position, and tack weld work pieces prior to final welding
• Examine completed welds for bead size, appearance, and compliance with specifications
• Grind, chip, or remove excess weld, slag, or spatter as required
  
  Clean, degrease, and prepare parts before and after welding
• Perform repairs to cracked or damaged metal components, including filling holes and building up material
• Assist with tank pressure testing in accordance with written procedures, specifications, and supervision
• Maintain welding equipment in proper working condition, including torches, wire, and machines
• Complete required quality control and production documentation
• Willingness to learn new welding and other technologies as adopted
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on a daily basis
• Perform other related duties as assigned

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience welding 300-series stainless steel, preferably in the 12‑gauge thickness range, in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Experience with tank fabrication is preferred

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required with relevant welding experience

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods
• Ability to safely navigate and work in a fabrication shop environment
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding tools and shop equipment

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, work orders, and safety documentation
• Ability to complete basic written documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide basic numbers
• Ability to apply measurements involving length, weight, and volume

• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions
• Ability to handle routine tasks with occasional variables in a production environment