Experienced Structural Welder
Company
The Steel Erection Company
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
30–35 an hour
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Job Description
Structural Ironworker/Welder -Intermediate position (not entry level must have at least 2 years in structural iron work)
Company: The Steel Erection Company (TSEC)
Position Type: Part time-full time opportunities | ShopField Work | Occasional Night Shifts
Core Responsibilities
• Must be proficient with using a Suitcase Feeder gas drive NR-232 for filed welding
• Perform structural welding compliant with LADBS and AWS D1.1/D1.8
• Carry out Full Penetration welds on beams, columns, frames
• Read and act on blueprints, welding symbols, and shop drawings
• Fabricate and install structural steel in-shop and on-site
• Ensure welds meet visual, code-specific, and inspection-ready standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Document weld activity for inspection and project tracking
Required ExperienceSkills
- LA City Structural Welding Certification - current and valid
• AWS D1.1 welding expertise and familiarity with structural connections
• Minimum 3 years of structural steel welding experience
• Strong grasp of fit-up, bolting, rigging, and erection practices
• Eligible for TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) to access secure job sites
• Valid driver's license with an adequate driving record to operate company vehicles
• Capable of lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights, and adhering to safety protocols
• Available for occasional night shifts
Qualifications
• LA City certification in FCAWGMAW (Semi-Auto)DSW D.1.1
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
• Experience with steel erection, layout, and rigging
• California Drivers License, ability to get clearance for work at government sites such as marine ports and public airports (TWIC)
• Positive problem-solver with ability to work independently or in a team
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
• Experience with steel erection, layout, and rigging
• Positive problem-solver with ability to work independently or in a team
Company: The Steel Erection Company (TSEC)
Position Type: Part time-full time opportunities | ShopField Work | Occasional Night Shifts
Core Responsibilities
• Must be proficient with using a Suitcase Feeder gas drive NR-232 for filed welding
• Perform structural welding compliant with LADBS and AWS D1.1/D1.8
• Carry out Full Penetration welds on beams, columns, frames
• Read and act on blueprints, welding symbols, and shop drawings
• Fabricate and install structural steel in-shop and on-site
• Ensure welds meet visual, code-specific, and inspection-ready standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Document weld activity for inspection and project tracking
Required ExperienceSkills
- LA City Structural Welding Certification - current and valid
• AWS D1.1 welding expertise and familiarity with structural connections
• Minimum 3 years of structural steel welding experience
• Strong grasp of fit-up, bolting, rigging, and erection practices
• Eligible for TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) to access secure job sites
• Valid driver's license with an adequate driving record to operate company vehicles
• Capable of lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights, and adhering to safety protocols
• Available for occasional night shifts
Qualifications
• LA City certification in FCAWGMAW (Semi-Auto)DSW D.1.1
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
• Experience with steel erection, layout, and rigging
• California Drivers License, ability to get clearance for work at government sites such as marine ports and public airports (TWIC)
• Positive problem-solver with ability to work independently or in a team
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
• Experience with steel erection, layout, and rigging
• Positive problem-solver with ability to work independently or in a team
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