Located in Meridian, MS
Pay: $$14.00-18.00/hr
Job Full Description
Express Employment is hiring Steel Tackers to start work in Meridian, MS!
- $14.00-$18.00/hr
- Day & Night Shifts
- Paid Weekly
- Long Term
- Full-time
Job Responsibilities
- Read and interpret welding symbols, shop drawings, and structural blueprints to determine correct layout, dimensions, and assembly sequences.
- Align, position, and fit heavy structural steel components (beams, columns, plates, and trusses) using clamps, jigs, fixtures, and hand tools prior to final welding.
- Apply small, precise tack welds (typically GMAW/MIG or SMAW/Stick) to temporarily hold steel parts in rigid, accurate alignment without distorting or warping the material.
- Measure assembled components using tape measures, framing squares, levels, and calipers to ensure strict adherence to dimensional tolerances and AISC standards.
- Clean, grind, and surface-prep joint areas by removing rust, scale, slag, or debris to ensure clean tack welds and optimal fit-up for final production welders.
- Operate heavy material-handling tools (overhead cranes, rigging, hoists) and personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and shop safety protocols.
Job Requirements
- Those that can read a tape measure are highly encouraged to apply.
- High school diploma or similar.
- Excellent stamina, strength, and dexterity.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- A willingness to learn and work overtime.
If you are interested in this position, please apply so an employment specialist can reach you. You can also call the office at 601-658-2990 to set up a next-day interview or come in for a walk-in at 2501 Front Street Suite D, Meridian, MS 39301, open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
#3315MS
Meridian, MS
3315
2501 Front Street
Suite D
Meridian, MS 39301
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