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Overview

Welding and fabrication responsibilities within the department play a critical role in delivering hands-on expertise to support the successful and timely completion of projects. This function ensures high-quality metalwork, precise assembly, and reliable structural fabrication that aligns with project specifications, safety standards, and production timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to fabricate and assemble metal components.
  • Operate MIG, TIG, and Stick welding equipment to produce high-quality welds.
  • Cut, fit, and finish metal parts using hand tools and machinery.
  • Inspect and test welded joints to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Maintain welding and fabrication equipment, ensuring proper safety and operational readiness.
  • Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
  • Assist in complex fabrication projects requiring precision and creativity.
  • Mentor and train junior fabrication associates in welding techniques, safety, and equipment care.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase shop efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in metal fabrication and welding.
  • Prior experience as an estimator or similar position within a fabrication, trade show, or event production environment.
  • Proficient in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
  • Strong understanding of materials, metalwork processes, and production timelines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating or project management software.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with vendors, project managers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
  • Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) credential is a plus.

Additional Information

  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
  • Able to work in a Warehouse/Manufacturing environment. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Occasional on-site reviews and evaluations in outdoor conditions.
  • Office environment for estimating and project reviews.
  • Warehouse and Manufacturing environment with occasional loud noise.
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How this job compares in Las Vegas, NV

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 17% below the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Nevada, where the middle half runs $22–$30/hr across 11 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 27% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Nevada as a whole we're tracking 36 other active welding openings from 27 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Las Vegas, or widen the search to Nevada.

Welding Shop in Las Vegas, NV currently has 9 other openings live in Nevada, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Nevada at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Las Vegas, NV (9) and FAAC Incorporated (2). 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 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.

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