Job Description

Overview

The Welder/Fabricator is responsible for performing fabrications and welding on company equipment and job work orders, including modifications and repairs to field and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform modifications and repairs to field and shop equipment.
  • Complete job work orders for tank job materials.
  • Provide support to the machinist for repairs and maintenance on prestressing equipment.
  • Observe and maintain all safety procedures.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications.
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
  • Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
  • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
  • Maintain and repair equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
  • Perform other duties as assigned including mechanics and machining.

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have successfully completed a welding program and/or possess a minimum of 3 years of welding experience.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to drive a forklift or learn.
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.).
  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Proficient in English.
  • Willingness to travel for jobsite repairs and fabrication.
  • Ability to Pass a Professional Certification (e.g., an AWS welding certificate) a plus.

Additional Information

  • Primarily works under a shed outside exposed to the elements.
  • Exposed to hazardous materials.
  • Exposed to frequent loud noises.
  • Exposed to dangerous machinery.
  • Generally, works five 8-hour days, although overtime may occur.

How this job compares in Gainesville, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Florida currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 21 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 Gainesville, FL

Gainesville, FL is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 219 other active welding openings from 129 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Florida.

The Crom Corporation currently has 1 other opening live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (16), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (12), and BAE Systems (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 Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Cape Canaveral at $42/hr, Fort Myers at $39/hr, and Jacksonville at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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.

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

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder/Fabricator figures were last recalculated when this page was built.