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Certified Pipe Welder (FCAW/GMAW) Join Our Growing Prefabrication TeamPaulson-Cheek Mechanical (PCM) is seeking an experienced Certified Pipe Welder to join our growing Prefabrication team in Norcross, Georgia. We're looking for skilled professionals with fabrication shop experience who take pride in producing high-quality pipe welds in a fast-paced production environment. If you're an experienced pipe welder who values craftsmanship, teamwork, and quality, we'd like to hear from you. Why Join PCM?Four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) Three-day weekends every week Friday overtime opportunities available (not mandatory) Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off Career advancement opportunities Join a growing Prefabrication operation What You'll DoWeld carbon steel pipe using FCAW and GMAW welding processes. Produce complete penetration solid wire MIG root welds. Perform welding using pipe positioners (1G position). Read fabrication drawings, spool drawings, weld symbols, and specifications. Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Verify proper fit-up before welding. Produce high-quality welds with minimal rework. Work closely with Pipe Fitters and fabrication personnel to meet production goals. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Required QualificationsPrevious fabrication shop experience. Current FCAW and/or GMAW welding certification. Experience producing complete penetration solid wire MIG root welds. Experience welding carbon steel pipe. Experience welding pipe using positioners (1G). Current AWS D1.1 3G or 4G Structural certification (MIG or SMAW) preferred. Ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols. Ability to follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Successful completion of a hands-on weld test. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Preferred QualificationsRecent certified welding experience within the last six months. Commercial or industrial mechanical piping experience. We're Looking For Someone WhoTakes pride in producing quality workmanship. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and dependable attendance. Thrives in a fast-paced fabrication shop environment. Is open to coaching, constructive feedback, and continuous improvement. Works well as part of a team. Is willing to assist with other shop activities to help the team meet production goals. Work ScheduleMonday – Thursday 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday overtime may be available based on production needs but is not mandatory. Apply TodayIf you have the experience, certifications, and craftsmanship we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Paulson-Cheek Mechanical team.

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How this job compares in Norcross, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$32/hr across 110 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 Norcross, GA

Norcross, GA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 246 other active welding openings from 162 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Norcross, or widen the search to Georgia.

Paulson-Cheek Mechanical, Inc. currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Mullins Mechanical (6), Aerotek (5), and Gerber Collision & Glass (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Atlanta at $29/hr, Lithia Springs at $29/hr, and Marietta at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, Stick, and Flux-Core 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. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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