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Field Welder, Structural Steel & SMAW

Onsite · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Own structural steel and miscellaneous metal installation on commercial and industrial builds across the Minneapolis metro. SMAW welding with 7018 rod anchors every task, from handrails to mezzanines. Join a family-owned contractor where crews stay steady and safety leads. OSHA 10 and D1.1 experience move you ahead, but the team trains you on the rest.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Install structural steel, bar joists, and metal decking using SMAW with 7018 rod.
  • 2Weld handrails, guardrails, stairs, and mezzanines to spec.
  • 3Assist with rigging, signaling, and steel erection on active job sites.
  • 4Operate aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and other jobsite equipment safely.
  • 5Read blueprints and work from drawings to place steel accurately.
  • 6Coordinate with special inspectors to pass weld inspections.
  • 7Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety protocols.

Requirements8

  • 13+ years field welding experience with structural steel.
  • 2Proficient in SMAW; FCAW experience preferred.
  • 3Read blueprints and work from drawings.
  • 4D1.1 structural welding experience preferred.
  • 5Lift 50+ lbs and work at heights.
  • 6Reliable transportation.
  • 7OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • 8Experience working with special inspectors.

Salary Insight

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Location

Typeonsite
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota

Required Skills

smaw7018fcawstructural steelblueprints
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