Shop Welder/Fabricator - 1st Shift

Company: Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

Why Join Us At Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, we believe that success comes from hard work, teamwork, and growth. Our work is challenging and rewarding, giving you the opportunity to take on exciting projects, solve complex problems, and see the real impact of your efforts. Whether you’re in the field or the office, you’ll be part of a team that values ambition, skill, and dedication where your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive. Company Overview Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC (“Phoenix”), founded in 1986 and headquartered in Avon, Indiana, is one of the nation’s leading construction companies in elevated water towers and storage containers. Phoenix has constructed over 5,000 elevated water storage tanks throughout the United States as well as several foreign countries. By employing our own field crews, Phoenix offers a turnkey operation through engineering, fabrication, foundation installation, field erection, field coating, and maintenance. Phoenix maintains the industry’s highest-rated safety standards and safe working environment, earning numerous “Tank of the Year” awards from the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association, American Water Works Association, and Tnemec Industrial Coatings. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Work under a Shop Supervisor and collaborate with shop team members Follow all safety procedures and maintain positive work habits Interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical specifications Use basic math skills to calculate dimensions and weights Inspect materials before and after welding Perform final inspection on completed welds Operate an Oxy/Acetylene torch Weld using GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW processes in various positions Grind and gouge metal for extended periods when required Operate overhead bridge cranes to move materials Apply rigging techniques using key plates, bull pins, keys, shims, lifting lugs, nuts, U-bars, etc. Ensure weldments meet AWS D1.1 and AWWA D100 standards Compensation Competitive hourly wages based on experience and qualifications Overtime eligibility Benefits 401(k) and 401(k) matching Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Health savings account Required High school diploma or equivalent At least 2 years of welding experience Ability to weld using FCAW and GMAW processes Capable of passing weld tests in horizontal and vertical positions per ASME Section IX Ability to produce X-ray quality welds in production Working knowledge of all aspects of the welding industry Reliable transportation Willingness to work 40 hours per week Demonstrated safe and positive work habits Preferred 1 year of stainless steel or aluminum welding experience

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