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Brick City Metals

Steel Welder

Location

Ocala, FL

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingSteelAluminumAWS D1.1AWS WELDING
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Posted on September 25, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Brick City Metals is seeking a skilled and dedicated Welder to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for welding steel and aluminum components used in vertical access systems and structural assemblies deployed across power substations, electrical network infrastructure, and water management facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, technical drawings, and work orders to plan and execute welds to specification.
  • Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding on carbon steel materials in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
  • Fabricate and assemble structural components including ladders, platforms, safety cages, handrails, and related vertical access system parts.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment, positioners, and fixtures; adjust settings for material type, thickness, and weld process.
  • Inspect completed welds for quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.2 standards and customer specifications.
  • Perform grinding, cutting, gouging, and other metal preparation tasks prior to and following welding operations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow all safety protocols including PPE requirements, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and hot work practices.
  • Complete required production documentation, weld logs, and quality records accurately and on time.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production status, quality concerns, and material needs.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of quality and workplace safety.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MIG welding of carbon steel; TIG experience a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and material specifications.
  • Knowledge of proper weld joint preparation, fit-up techniques, and distortion control methods.
  • Familiarity with AWS welding standards and general quality requirements.
  • Ability to use hand tools, measurement equipment (tape measures, squares, calipers), and angle grinders.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing defect-free work.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in various physical positions throughout the shift.
  • Local to Ocala, FL area.
  • Demonstrates Brick City Metals Core Values: Respect, Precision, Urgency, Mastery, and Positivity.

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Ocala, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 114 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 Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 219 other active welding openings from 129 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Ocala, or widen the search to Florida.

Brick City Metals 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 MIG, TIG, and Stick 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. 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.

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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