Welder I

Position Overview

Vital Workforce Group is seeking Welder I candidates for an assignment with one of our established clients in the Virginia Beach area.

This position is ideal for recent vocational welding graduates or early-career welders looking to develop their skills in a professional industrial and manufacturing environment.

Welder I team members will support fabrication, assembly, welding, finishing, and rework of metal components and structural assemblies while working alongside experienced welders and other skilled trades professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication using MIG, TIG, wire welding, spot welding, and oxy-acetylene equipment as required.
• Weld structural components, frames, assemblies, and other fabricated metal parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, measurements, and weld symbols.
• Prepare materials and layouts for welding and fabrication.
• Clean, dress, grind, and finish welds to meet required quality standards.
• Operate grinders, sanders, cutting tools, and other fabrication equipment.
• Clamp, tack, drill, tap, cut, fit, and bolt components as required.
• Inspect materials and completed work for proper fit, dimensions, and weld quality.
• Identify welding defects and perform rework or corrections when necessary.
• Properly use and maintain welding equipment and report equipment issues when service is required.
• Follow production instructions and complete assigned work within established schedules.
• Maintain accurate documentation when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other welders, fabricators, skilled trades, and production personnel.

What We’re Looking For

• Entry-level to approximately 2 years of welding or fabrication experience.
• Recent graduates of vocational or technical welding programs are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of welding and metal fabrication practices.
• Familiarity with MIG welding; TIG or other welding experience is a plus.
• Ability to read or develop the ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, measurements, and weld symbols.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding and fabrication tools.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to cross-train and develop additional fabrication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical welding training.
• MIG welding certification.
• TIG welding certification or experience.
• Previous manufacturing, industrial, construction, or fabrication experience.
• Experience with structural welding and metal fabrication.

Physical & Work Requirements

Candidates must be comfortable working in an active industrial/manufacturing environment and be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout the workday.

The position may require lifting, positioning, and handling metal components, materials, tools, and equipment.

Candidates must be able to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment, wear required PPE, and work around machinery and active production operations while following established safety procedures.

About This Opportunity

This position is offered through Vital Workforce Group as an assignment with one of our clients. Client identity and specific worksite information are provided to qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the hiring and placement process.

Vital Workforce Group provides skilled trades staffing solutions for commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments.