Skilled Shop Welder - 2nd Shift - $2 Shift Differential

About Us: Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today! Position Overview:

Earn more, work less, with long weekends. Our Second Shift Shop Welder – Fabrication & Machining role lets you work just four days a week (4/10 schedule), enjoy a 30-minute paid lunch, and earn a $2/hour shift differential for evening hours. You’ll benefit from a focused, less hectic shop environment while tackling challenging, precision welding projects—and have three full days off to recharge.

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:00 AM, with a paid lunch break. You’ll weld and fabricate metal components from blueprints, work orders, and instructions using GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW processes. Materials include steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. Tiered levels allow you to advance based on certifications and the complexity of projects you take on. This is your chance to grow your welding career while enjoying the perks of second shift.

There are three levels of Shop Welders:

- Shop Welder I – Entry Level – Not required to be AWS or ASME certified, but must become certified within 60 days

- Shop Welder II – Has obtained at least 3 AWS and/or ASME certifications

- Shop Welder III – Has obtained a combination of at least 6 AWS and/or ASME certifications in both GMAW and GTAW; a minimum of 2 of those 6 certifications must be in either GMAW or GTAW

This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company, and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.

What You'll Do:

- Work 2nd Shift (4:00 PM–2:00 AM)

- Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment

- Read, understand, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements

- Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment

- Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld, complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration.

- Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

- Perform quality checks during production to ensure parts/pieces meet tolerance requirements

Working Conditions

- Sit, talk, hear, read, and write

- Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

- Stand for extended periods of time

- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

- Perform duties indoors in a shop setting with occasional work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

What You'll Bring:

- 2+ years of welding and/or fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred

- Must successfully complete a weld test required prior to employment

- Ability to weld in either GMAW or GTAW, both preferred

- Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch

- Possess knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.) preferred

- Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial shop setting

- Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures, squares, protractors, compasses, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement

This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How We'll Support You:

Perks/Benefits

- Comprehensive Benefits

- - Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage

- Life insurance

- 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match

- Short/Long term disability

- Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays

- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work

- Employee focused work environment

- - On-the-job mentoring and training

- Internal job postings

- Performance and salary reviews

- Employee feedback program

- Safety-first and drug free work environments

- - Bonuses and incentives for working safely

- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment

- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors

- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays

- Overtime available as applicable

- Advancement through tailored employee career paths

- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future

- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

- Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

Min: USD $20.00/Hr. Max: USD $32.00/Hr. Shift Differential (if working 2nd shift): USD $2.00/Hr.