Welder

Who We Are/Company Overview:

Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions, offering best-in-class design, engineering and project management seamlessly integrated into our clients' processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects across 75 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports & recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations including our two manufacturing facilities, located in Texas and Spain, utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, to ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.

Allied Culture:

At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do.  Going the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members.  They are our most important asset.  We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution to our success.

Great work starts with creating great work environments, promoting collaboration for a team dedicated to creating value worldwide.  The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience.  Our culture is open, accessible, adaptive and flexible, offering work-life balance, and empowering our people, because everyone’s voice matters.  We promote “we” over “me” and solutions oriented creative thinking.  It’s the Allied way.

Job Summary

The Welder is responsible for producing high-quality welds on structural steel components and assemblies used in pre-engineered metal building (PEMB), structural steel, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. This position performs welding and fabrication activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment utilizing advanced equipment, robotics, and automated production systems.

The Welder works closely with fitters, operators, quality personnel, supervisors, and engineering teams to ensure structural steel components meet AWS standards, project specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules. This role plays a critical part in supporting safe operations, minimizing rework, and maintaining Allied's commitment to manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Perform MIG (GMAW) welding on structural steel assemblies, beams, columns, frames, connections, and fabricated components.
  
• Perform FCAW, SMAW, or other welding processes as required by project specifications and production requirements.
  
• Weld components in accordance with AWS standards, welding procedures, engineering drawings, and quality requirements.
  
• Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, work instructions, and production travelers to ensure proper assembly and weld placement.
  
• Verify fit-up, alignment, weld size, and component orientation prior to welding.
  
• Assist with fabrication activities including grinding, fitting, gouging, material preparation, and weld cleanup.
  
• Operate safely around robotic welding cells, automated production equipment, conveyors, and material handling systems.
  
• Perform visual inspection of completed welds to verify quality, appearance, penetration, and compliance with specifications.
  
• Identify and communicate quality concerns, weld defects, or fabrication discrepancies requiring corrective action.
  
• ​Maintain productivity levels while meeting quality standards and production schedules.
  

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  

• Minimum 3 years of welding experience in structural steel fabrication, heavy manufacturing, industrial construction, or related environments.
  
• Experience welding structural steel components used in commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred.
  
• Experience working in production-driven manufacturing environments is preferred.
  
• Experience working alongside automated or robotic welding systems is a plus.
  

• Education:
  

• Certifications: 
  

• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
  
• Completion of a welding program that includes blueprint reading and safety training is desirable.
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and welding practices.
  

• Understanding of AWS welding symbols, weld procedures, and visual inspection requirements.
  

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld maps, blueprints, and production documentation.
  

• Familiarity with structural steel manufacturing, PEMB components, and fabricated assemblies.
  

• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds while meeting production requirements.
  

• Knowledge of welding equipment setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
  

• Familiarity with robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing processes preferred.
  

• Ability to identify weld defects and p erform corrective actions when required.
  

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
  

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
  
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to [e.g., 50 pounds] regularly.
  
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions common to a manufacturing facility (e.g., varying temperatures, noise levels, potential for dust/debris, and wet floors).
  
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating equipment and handling supplies.
  

Work Schedule: 

• Monday-Friday, 1st Shift (6:00am - 2:00pm), 2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm), 3rd Shift (10:00pm - 6:00am)
  
• ​Overtime and some weekend work may be required.
  

Benefits: 

• Allied employees will be eligible for the Allied benefit package 1st day of the month following 60 days. 
  
• ​Staffing agency employees will be eligible for the Allied benefit package at the time of conversion. Benefit waiting period will be waived.
  

Allied Steel Buildings and Allied Fabricators L.L.C. are fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We provide a work