MUST HAVE MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN STRUCTURAL STEEL IRON WORK/WELDING! MUST BE ABLE TO PASS INTERNAL WELDING CERT. TEST PREVIOUS WELDING CERTS ARE PREFERRED PAY BASED OFF EXPERIENCE! A&K Construction is looking for highly motivated, skilled, and hardworking employees to join our family. With Locations in Paducah, Nashville, Lexington and Oklahoma we are the area’s premier construction company with jobs sites stretching across Kentucky, Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Indiana. This posting is for the job of Structural Steel Ironworker/Welder. Must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience in Iron Work and know how to set structural steel, erect PEMB, and sheath and roof metal buildings. Certified Welders are a big plus. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Constructs and erects structural steel, pre-engineered metal buildings and other metal structures. • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels. • Fits, rigs, bolts and welds metal parts and sections. • Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. • Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment. • Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools. • Inspects ceiling or metal structures, metal roofing, metal siding, and other components of metal buildings to detect broken or damaged structures. • Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned. • Cleans up worksite debris. Must also be: • Capable of receiving and following instructions and communicating with co-workers. • Able to read and adhere to labels, safety warnings, and guidelines. • Attentive to detail and always alert to ensure safety. • Able to read a tape measure. • Capable of safely using hand and power tools • Be able to pass a drug screen and FBI national background check • Have reliable transportation up to 90 miles one way. • Have a strong work ethic. • Be skilled in setting and erecting structural steel • We offer Health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as 401K and paid holidays. A&K is an equal opportunity employer, and we conduct pre-employment and random drug screens. Serious and qualified applicants only please. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Day shift Experience: • Welding: 5 years (Required) • Structural Steel Construction: 3 years (Preferred) • Commercial Construction : 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Paducah, KY 42001 (Required) Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Experience: • Structural Welding: 5 years (Required) • Metal building erection: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: • Welding Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: • Paducah, KY 42001 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Paducah, KY 42001: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: • 50% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>JOB DUTIES: WELDER FABRICATOR, WELDERS, CUTTERS, AND WELDER FITTERS Welder Fabricator, Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters performs numerous activities required in repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of marine boats and barges. Welder Fabricator, Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters works 8 plus hour shifts in groups of 1 to 6 people depending upon job requirements and performing welding activities in all positions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, lifting heavy equipment including chain hoists and large wrenches from floor to waist to overhead, swinging 16lb sledgehammers in awkward positions, and performing gripping activities with both hands in utilization of cutting, burning, and welding activities. Welder Fabricator, Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters applicants must possess the ability to work in awkward positions and function in a shipyard environment which includes extreme weather temperatures and air pollutants produced with welding, burning, blasting, and painting. Welder Fabricator, Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters Essential Functions: • Occasional lift/carry propeller wrenches 68 lbs to 120 lbs. • Occasional lifting/carrying 3 to 5 ton chain falls weighing 60 to 80 lbs 100+ ft. • Occasional lifting 3 to 5 ton chain falls overhead from a step ladder with the aid of another employee. • Swinging of 16lb sledge hammer repetitively to tighten and loosen large nuts. • Crawling on hands and knees 100+ ft. • Lying on your back on creepers pushing the creeper 100+ ft with working in confined spaces down to 18” in height. • Climbing in and out of round manholes with inside diameter of 18 inches and work in internally confined spaces. • Performing work duties in awkward positions for extended lengths of time. • Pulling chain hoists with repetitive pull down forces of 60 to 80 lbs. • Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights; negotiate uneven heights between dock and vessel; and negotiate uneven surfaces. • Frequent standing and walking on awkward, slick, and uneven surfaces. • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and working in awkward positions. • Frequent balancing on uneven surfaces. • Comprehend blueprints, sketches and templates. • Manipulate and operate all machines and tools essential to the performance of the position of Welder Fabricator, Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters such as: Sledge Hammer Welding Leads Oxygen/Acetylene gauges Welding Hood Welding Rods Cutting Torch Leaf Break Welder Gloves Air Tools Bench Grinders Forklift Socket Sets Vices Micrometers Cherry Picker Calipers Hand Tools Welding Machines Hand Grinders Chain Hoist Come-a-Long • Maneuver around 30" obstructions and 24" frames; • Ascend and work at heights of up to 40 feet. NMRKY, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting applications, please email jobline@mcginnisinc.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 12 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Holidays • Monday to Friday • Night shift • On call • Overtime • Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Commute: • Paducah, KY 42003 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Paducah, KY 42003: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Welder Location: Paducah, KY Overview: Local manufacturing company is seeking a reliable Welder/Fabricator to assist with the production of heavy-duty steel components. Ideal candidates will have experience with MIG or stick welding, the ability to read blueprints, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Job Duties: • Weld and fabricate steel components using MIG and/or stick processes • Interpret blueprints and follow weld symbols and measurements accurately • Use basic fabrication tools such as grinders, saws, and cutting torches • Assemble and position parts according to specifications • Maintain quality standards and follow shop safety protocols • Perform general labor tasks as needed within the production area Requirements: • Prior experience welding in a manufacturing or industrial setting • Ability to read tape measures and basic shop drawings • Comfortable working in a hands-on, physically active role • Willingness to work in a team environment and take direction • Must be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance Perks: • Full-time opportunity with potential for long-term placement • Steady hours and weekly pay • Great for welders with solid shop experience looking for stability
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Paducah, KY, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), there are approximately 402,333 welders employed nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Paducah, KY, the average wage for welders is around $1,800 per week, with experienced professionals often earning more. Apprenticeships and certifications, such as the Certified Welder (CW) credential, are crucial for career advancement and can lead to roles with strong earning potential, often exceeding $90,000 annually.
