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Overview

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants. The Structural Welder fabricates components for refrigeration systems, working both independently and as part of a team, with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Weld structural components such as skid frames, penthouse frames, dispersion tanks, condenser platforms, and pipe stands.
  • Weld other critical components related to compressors, vessels, evaporators, oil separators, and prefabricated assemblies.
  • Work closely with shop foremen and the VP of Manufacturing.
  • Assist with insulation, electrical, and painting tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Welding school graduate and 1+ year of welding experience preferred.
  • Ability to pass a 3G Stick Weld test (¼” plate, 37.5° bevel, open root, uphill progression).
  • Ability to climb 40-foot ladders and work at heights in a safety harness.
  • Safe operation of scissor lifts, forklifts, boom lifts, lulls, and other industrial equipment.
  • Must be able to see and hear industrial equipment.
  • Capable of working independently for 10-12 hour shifts.
  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs frequently.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods.
  • Able to work in hot or cold shop environments with required PPE.
  • Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
  • Familiarity with rigging, torch cutting, grinder and wire wheel operation, leveling, and use of measurement tools.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise).
  • Must have the physical stamina to perform repetitive motions and remain on feet for most of the shift.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools accurately and safely.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Daylight shift, Monday-Saturday (every other Saturday), guaranteed 40-50 hours/week.
  • Off every Sunday.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Lyndhurst, VA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Virginia currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$34/hr across 132 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 Lyndhurst, VA

Lyndhurst, VA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Virginia as a whole we're tracking 189 other active welding openings from 110 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Virginia.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. currently has 2 other openings live in Virginia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are West Fraser (14), HII (9), and Colonna's Shipyard (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Virginia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Staunton at $34/hr, Verona at $33/hr, and Norfolk at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Stick. 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.

See all structural welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 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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