About this Welder / Fitter – Overhead Crane Fabrication role at Qualdoc
Welder / Fitter – Overhead Crane Fabrication
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with Saturdays as needed
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience.
Job Overview
We are hiring a skilled Welder/Fitter to fabricate and weld components for overhead cranes and related equipment. This role requires the ability to work from shop drawings, interpret welding symbols, and produce high-quality Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) welds that meet applicable AWS standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Fit, fabricate, and weld crane components using shop drawings.
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Produce quality FCAW welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D14.1 standards.
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Interpret welding symbols and fabrication specifications.
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Pass a full-penetration vertical weld test and an overhead fillet weld test.
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Follow safety procedures in a heavy industrial environment.
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Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
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Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
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Work 10-hour shifts and Saturdays when required.
Qualifications
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Welding and fitting experience in an industrial or fabrication environment.
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Ability to read shop drawings and interpret AWS welding symbols.
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Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
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Ability to meet the required vertical full-penetration and overhead fillet weld test standards.
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Understanding of AWS D1.1 and D14.1 welding standards.
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Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial setting and lift up to 50 lbs.
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Dependable attendance and commitment to quality workmanship.
Employment & Benefits
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Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for full-time employment after 90 days.
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$850 sign-on bonus after six months of employment.
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Benefits upon full-time hire include 401(k), ESOP, paid time off (PTO), health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
