Welder-Fabricator (Production Associate)
Job Type
Full-time
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.