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Overview

Zekelman Industries is a family of companies and the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, with a legacy dating back to 1877. As a Welder at Z Modular, you will fabricate high-quality metal components for modular building systems, requiring precision and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies using measuring tools and fixtures.
  • Examines workpieces and verifies conformance to specifications using precision measuring devices.
  • Welds a variety of metals and alloys including aluminum, stainless steel, and cast iron.
  • Clamps, tacks, and grinds parts to achieve required configurations prior to final welding.
  • Determines appropriate equipment and welding methods based on technical drawings and material properties.
  • Monitors welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, or distortion of parts.
  • Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment including MIG, TIG, and arc welding systems.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and specifications to plan welding operations.
  • Develops templates and models based on engineering drawings for accurate fabrication.
  • Operates metal shaping, straightening, and bending machinery as needed.
  • Promotes and maintains safe work practices in compliance with company policies and OSHA standards.
  • Maintains full-time, predictable onsite attendance as an essential job function.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3 years of welding experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction environments.
  • Welding certificate preferred.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Strong working knowledge of welding processes, tools, and materials.
  • Ability to read blueprints and interpret weld symbols accurately.
  • Skilled in using measuring tools; able to add and subtract fractions.
  • Committed to workplace safety and adherence to PPE requirements.
  • Excellent balance, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
  • Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time, onsite position located in Chandler, AZ.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
401(k) with Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance Program
PTO
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How this job compares in Chandler, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 97 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chandler, AZ

We're tracking 32 other active welding openings in Chandler, AZ right now, from 19 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 285 other active welding openings from 175 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chandler, or widen the search to Arizona.

Zekelman Industries currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9), Sundt Construction (8), and Comfort Systems USA Southwest (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mesa at $38/hr, El Mirage at $38/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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