Welder-Fabricator (Production Associate)

Description

AMERICAN MUSCLE DOCKS & FABRICATION (AMD) | Wellsburg, WV – Production Associate: Welder-Fabricator

Our company is hiring a skilled Welder-Fabricator to join our Wellsburg, WV production team. In this hands-on role, you'll weld, fabricate, assemble, and move and warehouse materials used to build our boat dock systems, floats, gangways, and marine hardware. You'll report to a Team Leader and work closely with the Vice President of Operations in a fast-paced, team-based shop.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

• AMD is the #1 regional manufacturer and marketer of boat dock systems, floats, gangways, and marine hardware, known for custom-designed products and industry-leading service. 
• We're part of Canopy Brands, a growing family of companies delivering protection, access, and mobility solutions to commercial and residential customers. If you want to build something tangible with a company that's scaling fast, this is the place.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• We offer a competitive hourly wage of $23-$28 per hour (based on experience, AWS certifications, and pre-employment weld test results. 
• Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) match, life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a performance bonus. 
• The AMD production schedule is a 4-day work week, 40 hours work week, 7 am - 5 pm, Monday through Thursday — with occasional overtime.

YOUR ROLE:

• Read and follow workmanship standards and verbal instructions to produce quality parts and assemblies. 
• Perform equipment setup checks; adhere to safe job procedures;  maintain accurate production, quality, and safety documentation; and comply with Safety Data Sheets and safe job procedures. 
• Demonstrate attention to detail performing MIG, TIG, and spot welding; operate surface grinders and cutting torches, use hand and power tools. 
• Self-check your work to confirm it meets specifications. 
• Move, organize, and store raw materials, finished goods, tools, and machine parts.
• Use proper lifting technique and equipment such as forklifts, stand-ups, pallet jacks, tow motors, safety cages, and industrial ladders. 
• Meet "safety-sensitive" position requirements to include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background check.
• Perform mechanically-assisted or team lifting of loads up to 70 lbs.

Requirements

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; AWS welding certification is preferred, and metal fabrication, OSHA-10/30, or forklift certifications are a plus. 
• 2-5 years of welding experience (TIG/MIG/Stick) fabricating aluminum and steel.
• Hands-on setup and operation of press brakes, drill presses, grinders, ironworkers, saws, or shears. Forklift certification (propane, electric, or diesel) 
• Carpentry, warehousing, or equipment maintenance experience - a plus.
• Success in this role depends on solid applied math for counting, weighing, and measuring to specification.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints; strong time management, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills. 
• Effective email, Word, Excel, and web-based timecard systems experience.
• Self-motivated, highly ethical, respectful of colleagues and supervisors; eager to learn. 
• In tune with AMD core values of Respect, Precision, Urgency, Mastery, and Positivity.

READY TO BUILD & THRIVE WITH US? 

• Apply through our posting LINK.
• Submit a current resume with compensation requirements and three (3) business or professional references.