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Overview

Wunderlich-Malec (WM) is a 100% employee-owned engineering company in the United States, currently seeking a Welder Structural Fabricator for their Baldwin, FL facility. This position is crucial for producing equipment as part of engineered systems, involving modular building assembly and general mechanical tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Mechanical fabrication of modular control buildings from custom steel bases to wall/roof assembly.
  • Proper layout of mechanical equipment within the modular building.
  • Assemble mechanical equipment per WM standards and engineered drawings.
  • Assemble, install, and mount electrical and mechanical equipment within modular control buildings.
  • Visually locate components and determine proper clearances.
  • Label and document component identification and location.
  • Assist with preparing assembled equipment for system testing procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and organized production area.
  • Review BOM to assess equipment receipt and readiness for project assembly.
  • Proper use of industrial tools such as welders, grinders, and forklifts.
  • Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Work with the Manufacturing Manager and Operations Manager to understand assembly requirements and project timelines.
  • Demonstrate good visual perception and dexterity for electrical assembly tasks.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Industrial/Mechanical field or related Military experience preferred.
  • 2+ years of mechanical and/or fabrication experience for Staff Technician Level; 5-10 years for Lead Technician Level.
  • Strong preference for AWS welding experience and certifications.
  • Strong preference for CWI certification.
  • Ability to read mechanical/fabrication drawings.
  • Demonstrated skill in working effectively with a team of engineers.
  • Familiarity with PC for entering timesheets and printing wire labels.
  • Working knowledge of safety requirements in the assembly area.
  • Strong time management and organization skills.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • On-site work environment with cement floor and potential dust.
  • Ability to stand and/or kneel for long periods and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits

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

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Florida currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$37/hr across 9 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 Baldwin, FL

Baldwin, 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 273 other active welding openings from 161 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Florida.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (12), BAE Systems (11), and Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (11). 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 Jacksonville at $32/hr, Cape Canaveral at $29/hr, and Orlando at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

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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