Job Description

Overview

As a Welder/Fabricator at Arcwood, you will be responsible for performing welding, fabrication, equipment repairs, and maintenance activities to support the operational fleet and equipment. This role ensures equipment remains safe, functional, and compliant while delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices.
  • Performs work in accordance with applicable safety requirements and operating procedures.
  • Performs MIG welding on steel and aluminum components.
  • Fabricates, repairs, and modifies equipment, containers, and structural components.
  • Welds components in various positions as required.
  • Reads and interprets work instructions, measurements, and specifications.
  • Inspects, diagnoses, cleans, and repairs welding-related equipment and materials.
  • Repairs and maintains intermodal and roll-off containers.
  • Dismantles, straightens, reshapes, and rebuilds damaged equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and general repairs on equipment.
  • Operates forklift and other material handling equipment.
  • Assists with facility maintenance and operational projects as needed.
  • Utilizes required personal protective equipment while conducting tasks.
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High-school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Vocational training in welding technology, fabrication or related field (preferred).
  • 6+ months of welding and fabrication experience (required).

Additional Information

  • A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.

How this job compares

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

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