Anchor Outdoors

Overview

As the Lead Structural MIG/TIG Welder at Anchor Industries, you’ll be the go-to expert building steel tubing, plate, and structural components for tent frames and temporary structures. You will coach junior welders and ensure that every weld meets AWS D1.1 standards while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings to plan joint prep, fit-up, and weld order.
• Set up GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) parameters, wire feeders, shielding gases, and fixtures for optimal results.
• Fit and position tubing, angles, and plate; execute full-penetration, code-compliant welds with consistent appearance.
• Finish parts to spec by grinding, buffing, and verifying dimensions, bead profile, and weld integrity.
• Collaborate with fabrication, quality, and engineering to meet schedule and drive continuous improvement.
• Document and refine WPS in alignment with AWS D1.1, sharing best practices with the team.
• Train and mentor junior welders on technique, setup, and safe work habits.
• Keep a 5S-compliant, OSHA-conscious work area; support overtime or special projects when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (technical/vocational welding training strongly preferred).
• 3–5 years of structural or production welding in a fabrication/manufacturing setting.
• AWS D1.1 Structural Steel certification (or the ability to re-certify upon hire).
• Proven MIG (GMAW) on carbon steel and TIG (GTAW) on thin-gauge steel or aluminum.
• Multi-position proficiency (flat, horizontal, vertical) with code-level quality.
• Solid grasp of joint design, fit-up, and distortion control techniques.
• Blueprint reading, metric/imperial measurement, and weld-symbol literacy.
• Basic fab skills: cutting, layout, grinders, saws, and common hand tools.
• Clear communicator with strong time management; safety- and team-minded.

Additional Information

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for precision welding.
• Tolerance for heat, noise, and metal-fume environment (PPE provided).
• Our shop is climate-controlled.