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Overview

We are a full-service commercial steel fabrication and erection company located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in commercial structural steel, fencing, park structures, automatic gates, and custom design-build metal work. We are seeking an experienced and dependable Shop Welder to join our fabrication team, who will have experience fabricating and welding structural and miscellaneous steel components while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and fabrication details.
  • Fabricate and weld structural steel, miscellaneous metals, fencing, gates, and custom metal components.
  • Perform MIG, Flux-Core, and Stick welding as required.
  • Measure, cut, fit, and assemble steel components according to specifications.
  • Operate fabrication equipment, including saws, grinders, drills, and other shop tools.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing materials in the shop.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Overtime available based on workload.

Requirements

  • Previous welding and steel fabrication experience required.
  • Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints.
  • Proficiency with MIG and Flux-Core welding; Stick welding experience preferred.
  • Experience working with structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
  • Ability to safely operate fabrication equipment and power tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and workmanship.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • AWS certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 78 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 Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 218 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 140 different employers. 86 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 495 other active welding openings from 292 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (15), and U-Haul (9). 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 El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/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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