Welder
Location
Wilmington, DE
Employment Type
Full-time
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Posted on September 10, 2026
Job Description
Overview
The Welder specializing in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) is responsible for performing welding tasks to join steel components in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role requires expertise in FCAW techniques to produce high-quality welds that meet industry standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) on steel components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricate, assemble, and repair steel structures and equipment according to engineering specifications.
- Prepare materials and surfaces for welding by cleaning, grinding, cutting, fitting, and aligning components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and welding symbols to complete assignments accurately.
- Inspect completed welds to verify compliance with quality standards and perform repairs or adjustments as needed.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain, inspect, and perform basic troubleshooting on welding equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Complete welding logs, production reports, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and production team members to meet project schedules and production goals.
- Participate in training and continuous skill development to improve welding techniques and industry knowledge.
- Support production schedules by working overtime as needed based on operational requirements.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Welder specializing in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), preferably in a steel manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of FCAW welding techniques, procedures, and industry best practices.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality welds.
- Knowledge of welding safety standards, procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to maintain welding equipment and identify basic mechanical issues.
- Good physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform welding tasks in various positions and work environments.
- Ability to work independently while effectively solving problems.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
How this job compares in Wilmington, DE
Pay in context
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Delaware currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 10 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 Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Delaware as a whole we're tracking 17 other active welding openings from 15 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Wilmington, or widen the search to Delaware.
The most active employers in Delaware at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (3). 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 Flux-Core. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.
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