Welder / Fabricator Location: Fort Myers, FL Shift: Monday – Friday | 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Possible Overtime) Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 / Hr DOE Welder/Fabricator Required Equipment & Machinery • Welding & Thermal: AC/DC welding setups, torches, gas tanks, filler metals, and electrodes. • Material Handling: Overhead cranes, rigging gear, and forklifts. • Finishing & Prep: Hand and pneumatic die grinders, bench grinders, power tools, and hand tools. • Layout & Measurement: Precision measuring instruments, custom fixtures, and heavy-duty clamps. Welder/Fabricator Core Responsibilities: • Interpret technical blueprints, schematics, BOMs, process sheets, and weld symbols. • Rig, hoist, and position large structural units and sub-assemblies from staging areas using overhead cranes. • Fabricate custom jigs and fixtures to maintain precise component alignment prior to joining. • Bolt, fit, and prepare metal surfaces by removing scale, oils, and contaminants. Welding & Finishing • Calibrate AC/DC welding gear, fine-tuning gas flow rate, amperage, and electrode selection based on job parameters. • Execute structural and cosmetic welds to meet exact strength, code, and visual criteria. • Blend and grind finished welds to satisfy cosmetic finish standards Quality & Operational Upkeep • Perform thorough visual inspections on finished welds and complete daily production logs and safety checklists. • Perform routine upkeep on welding gear and notify leadership of equipment repairs or servicing needs. Secondary Responsibilities & Expectations • Keep assigned work zones organized, clean, and fully compliant with safety standards. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and actively participate in shop meetings to address workflow bottlenecks, review safety policies, and implement process updates. • Step in to support adjacent production tasks as needed to maintain output goals and deliver orders on schedule. Benefits: • 401K/ROTH IRA • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans • EAP • Paid Leave program and many public holidays. Company Overview: PrideStaff can offer you a wide range of rewarding career options. Whether you prefer the freedom and variety of temporary work or the challenge of a full-time position, PrideStaff can help you find the job that best matches your skills and interests. Check out what some people have to say about working with PrideStaff: Click HERE! Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $24.00 - $27.00