Welder - MIG/TIG - Custom Fabrication - Durham, NC
Pay: $35–40/hour (based on weld test performance)
Shift: 1st Shift, Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 5-6 days/week available)
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Job Type: Contract, Short-Term Project (3-4 weeks)
Start Date: Immediate hiring, weld tests this week
Industry: Custom Metal Fabrication, Architectural Metalwork

Job Description

We are hiring expert-level MIG/TIG Welders and Metal Fabricators for a custom fabrication shop in Durham, NC. This welder position involves precision welding and fitting of architectural handrail systems requiring cosmetic-grade finish quality. Welders with aluminum and stainless-steel experience are preferred for this welding job.

Responsibilities

As a Welder/Fitter, you will:

Fabricate and assemble custom handrail systems from blueprints and shop drawings
Perform MIG, TIG, and spool gun welding on various metals (cosmetic finish required)
Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical specifications
Fit, tack, and adjust components to tight tolerances
Grind and finish welds to architectural/cosmetic standards
Maintain equipment and workspace to shop standards
Work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

MIG and/or TIG welding experience
Blueprint reading ability and understanding of weld symbols
Cosmetic/finish welding experience (clean, presentable welds)
Custom fabrication background (not just production welding)
Ability to pass pre-employment weld test and drug screen
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in various positions

Preferred:

Aluminum welding experience
Spool gun proficiency
Handrail, railing, or staircase fabrication experience
Stainless steel cosmetic welding
Architectural metalwork or custom fabrication background
AWS certifications
Multi-process welding capabilities (MIG + TIG + Spool)

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