Structural Welder Journeyman

The Industrial CompanyWelderKentucky

Louisville, KY

$32.00 /Hour  •  $105.00 /Day
Posted Date 10/14/2025
Job Description
Position Summary
Perform work involving a high degree of precision and the use of hand welding equipment and proficiency in welding processes for both structural and process pipe applications
 
Experience Level
Intermediate
 
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
•    Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures 
•    Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blueprints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.
•    Weld various processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW
•    Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
•    Make welding repairs and substandard welds
 
Qualifications
•May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
 
Requirements
  • The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor 
weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access 
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and 
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across 
construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and Fit for Duty
 
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 
Salary32.00 Hour

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