Job Description
Position: Flux Core Welder
Step into a stable, long-term welding role with a company that values precision, safety, and craftsmanship on every project. This is a permanent position offering consistent work on structural carbon steel, where your flux core expertise will directly support high-quality fabrication and construction outcomes.
About the Role:
You will perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) on carbon steel structural components, ensuring strong, clean welds that meet visual and quality standards. Working on a variety of positions and configurations, youll contribute to the safe and accurate assembly of structures while maintaining equipment and adhering to strict safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform FCAW welding on carbon steel structural components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Interpret basic weld symbols and follow work instructions, drawings, and job specifications to complete assigned welds.
- Set up, operate, and shut down welding equipment, ensuring proper parameters and consumables for each job.
- Use grinders, cutting torches, and basic fabrication tools to prepare joints, bevel edges, and finish welds.
- Inspect welds visually to meet company standards and pass required visual tests prior to release.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, including safe storage and handling of tools and materials.
- Follow OSHA and site-specific safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and adherence to hot work guidelines.
- Assist with routine maintenance and minor repairs of welding and fabrication equipment to minimize downtime.
Key Requirements:
- Proven proficiency in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) on carbon steel, with a focus on structural applications.
- Demonstrated ability to weld competently in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Hands-on experience in a fabrication, construction, or industrial environment performing structural welding.
- Solid understanding of welding equipment setup, parameter adjustment, and basic troubleshooting.
- Strong awareness of safety practices and compliance with OSHA and site regulations.
- Ability to pass a visual weld test according to company and project standards.
- Reliable work ethic with the ability to follow instructions and meet production deadlines.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working on structural steel projects such as buildings, platforms, or industrial frameworks.
- Familiarity with basic layout and fit-up of structural components prior to welding.
- Ability to perform simple measurements and use hand tools for fabrication tasks.
- Exposure to other welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW) in addition to FCAW.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Welding certifications in FCAW or structural welding are an advantage.
- OSHA safety training or equivalent site safety certification preferred.
If you are a skilled flux core welder looking for a permanent, steady role in Tulsa, apply now to bring your structural welding experience to a team that values quality and safety.