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Job Description

Overview

The Welder position involves performing high-quality welding operations on various metal components, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements.
  • Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding on steel, aluminum, and other metals.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment, grinders, and cutting tools.
  • Inspect welded surfaces and structures for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborate with fabricators, machinists, and engineers to meet production goals.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, following safety protocols and company procedures.
  • Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and report any malfunctions.
  • Document work performed and maintain accurate production records.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED; technical certification in welding preferred.
  • 2+ years of welding experience in a metal fabrication or manufacturing setting.
  • Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
  • Familiarity with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures).
  • Strong understanding of safety standards and PPE requirements.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
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How this job compares in Manassas, DC

The local market in Manassas, DC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Manassas, DC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across District of Columbia as a whole we're tracking 4 other active welding openings from 2 employers. Browse welding jobs across District of Columbia.

Welding Shop in Washington, DC currently has 2 other openings live in District of Columbia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in District of Columbia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Architect of the Capitol (2) and Welding Shop in Washington, DC (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick 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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