Join ISC Manufacturing Where craftsmanship meets heavy industry
We build complex equipment for Agriculture, Mining, Aggregates, Construction, Waste Processing, and Conveying. If you’re a hands-on Fabricator/Welder who thrives on precision and momentum, you’ll feel right at home here.
Role snapshot
- Title: Industrial Metal Fabrication Specialist (MIG/FCAW)
- Focus: Blueprint-driven fabrication and production welding in all positions
- Impact: Deliver on-time, on-budget projects for demanding industrial applications
Core responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints/drawings; stage and align components to specification
- Prep parts using angle grinders, drill presses, handheld plasma, oxy-fuel torch, and an ironworker
- Perform quality welds (horizontal, vertical, overhead) on carbon and stainless from 14 ga up to 4"+
- Work at height on occasion (12’+ with ladders/boom lifts)
- Maintain welding tools/equipment; adhere to safety protocols at all times
- Collaborate with teammates and communicate clearly to keep workflow smooth
What you need to bring
- 2+ years of MIG welding experience with FCAW capability
- High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license
- Proven history in related fields (screw conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, heavy equipment fabrication)
- Proficiency with GMAW (.035, .045), FCAW (.045, 1/16"), and .035/.045 316LSI stainless wire
- Confident reading tape measures and technical documentation (including AWS D1.1 context)
- Experience with layout/fit-up for CNC-cut and manually formed components
- Skilled with saws, squares, grinders, and basic hand tools; able to assemble parts pre/post weld for proper fit-up
- Capable of safe rigging/lifting of heavy, odd-shaped assemblies using forklifts and overhead cranes
- Dependable, detail-oriented, quality-driven, and a team player who embraces change and leads by example
Physical demands
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs; stand/walk up to 10 hours/day
- Frequently squat/kneel, bend/stoop, crawl, twist/turn, grasp, push, and reach overhead/outward
Tools, machines, and technologies
- MIG Welder
- Flux-Cored Arc Welder
- Provide your own basics: squares, tape measure, levels, welding hood, layout tools
Nice-to-haves
- Hydraulic shear, press brake, and part assembly experience
- TIG welding exposure
- Any relevant certifications (optional)
Hiring process and expectations
- Must pass a welding test prior to hiring
- AWS D1.1 certification test required after hiring
- 30–90 day probationary period
Safety is non-negotiablePPE (face shield, gloves, etc.) and adherence to company policies and procedures are expected at all times.
Schedule and compensation
- Must be able to work Monday–Fridays 5–5:30; sometimes weekends as needed
- Pay is based on experience and welding test results
Where you’ll excel
- Troubleshooting in production environments
- Precise tape-measure use
- Optimizing welding setups for throughput
- Blueprint reading
- Working within AWS D1.1 parameters
