Welder

Welder
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Position Type: Full-Time, Day Shift
Pay Rate: $20 - $24 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (steady daylight shift)
Overtime: Available, including potential weekend work

Join a Growing Company and Advance Your Welding Career!

TOPS Staffing is actively seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Welder to join a reputable and expanding company in Petersburg, VA. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stable, non-traveling role where you'll be based at the same facility daily and enjoy the comfort of being home every evening.

What You'll Do:

• Perform structural welding and fitting on carbon steel beams of various sizes and thicknesses according to project specifications
• Use flux core, MIG, and stick welding techniques to ensure high-quality welds
• Operate torch cutting equipment for precise metal cutting needs
• Utilize grinding wheels to finish and prepare welds for inspection
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and maintain safety standards
• Assist with structural fitting tasks as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• AWS certification in D1.1 welding code is required; D1.5 certification is preferred (and company offers training to obtain D1.5 once onboarded)
• Minimum 3 years of proven welding experience in a similar setting
• Proficiency in flux core, MIG, and stick welding techniques
• Ability to operate torch cutting tools and grinding equipment safely and effectively
• Experience operating overhead cranes is a plus but not mandatory
• Ability to work both indoors in the shop environment and outdoors in the yard as required
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Frequent bending, crawling, kneeling, and occasional climbing
• Push/pull efforts involving loaded carts and materials

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive starting pay with potential for raises based on experience
• Consistent daytime schedule, offering excellent work-life balance
• Opportunities for overtime and weekend work for added earning potential
• Company offers a profitable bonus and profit-sharing program, with monthly payouts typically ranging from $1,200 to $1,500—ask your recruiter for details!
• Immediate need for dedicated professionals ready to contribute and grow within a supportive team

Apply Today!

If you're a skilled welder looking to advance your career with a stable employer that values craftsmanship and safety, don't wait. Submit your application now and take the next step toward a rewarding welding career!