Back to Jobs

Job Description

Overview

IFAB Corp. is a leading manufacturing company specializing in metal fabrication, assembly, and coating services. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Welder to join our team, responsible for fabricating and assembling metal structures using various welding techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding tasks using different techniques such as MIG to join or repair metal components.
  • Interpret and follow technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols for accurate fabrication.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment, selecting proper tools, gases, and materials.
  • Inspect materials for defects to ensure they meet required specifications before welding.
  • Clean, prepare, and arrange metal surfaces to be welded, removing impurities.
  • Conduct welding tests to assess weld quality and make necessary adjustments.
  • Maintain welding equipment through regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Follow safety guidelines and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Collaborate with team members for efficient workflow and timely project completion.
  • Monitor inventory of welding materials and report shortages to the supervisor.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in Welding.
  • Proven experience as a Welder or similar role in metal fabrication.
  • Familiarity with reading technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Familiarity with machines and the use of tips, nozzles, and other machine issues.
  • Ability to operate and maintain welding equipment effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and precision in workmanship.
  • Physical stamina and ability to work in various positions for extended periods.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to adhere to safety standards.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot welding issues.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Apply for This Position

How this job compares in Gastonia, NC

Pay in context

At roughly $18/hr, this posting comes in about 48% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across North Carolina, where the middle half runs $23–$34/hr across 41 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 2% 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 Gastonia, NC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Gastonia, NC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across North Carolina as a whole we're tracking 103 other active welding openings from 51 employers. Browse welding jobs across North Carolina.

The most active employers in North Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (13), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (8), and Environmental Air 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.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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

Similar openings near Gastonia, NC

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Mig Welder - 2nd Shift figures were last recalculated when this page was built.