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Overview

Whirlwind Steel is a leading metal building manufacturer focused on the design, fabrication, and delivery of high-quality metal structures. The Structural Welder is responsible for welding parts and materials using FCAW, ensuring compliance with AWS D1.1 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret shop details to determine specific welding requirements.
  • Adjust the welding unit to obtain amperage and voltage as specified by Whirlwind Standard.
  • Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
  • Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using FCAW.
  • Visually examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
  • Identify finished parts using Qualifies Welder’s Identification number.
  • Back gouge to sound metal all flanges and connection plates splices for Complete Joint Penetration Weld.
  • Weld to pass a visual inspection test in accordance with AWS D1.1 welding code.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Collaborate with team members and quality control personnel to resolve issues.
  • Strive to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
  • Meet or exceed daily production goals.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess a current welding certification.
  • Minimum 2 years welding experience.
  • Experience operating an overhead crane.
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret welding detail drawings.
  • Must be able to apply an acceptable weld to pass visual test in accordance with AWS D1.1.
  • Must be able to apply an acceptable Complete Joint Penetration weld to pass Ultrasonic test in accordance with AWS D1.1.
  • Familiarity with welding equipment and tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures and willingness to follow them rigorously.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
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How this job compares in Tallapoosa, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $59/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $38–$61/hr across 17 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 Tallapoosa, GA

Tallapoosa, GA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 444 other active welding openings from 281 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (7), and Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7). 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 Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $33/hr, and Conyers at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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.

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

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.

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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