Posted August 20, 2026
Pressure Vessel Fabrication Welder -- FCAW/GTAW
Mason Manufacturing & Fabrication
Decatur, IL, US
Full Time
23USD - 29USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Are you a code-driven welder who thrives under scrutiny?
If you take pride in meeting ASME Section VIII, Division 1 standards and enjoy collaborating directly with inspectors, this role is for you.
What you’ll do- Weld to customer specifications, applicable code, and recognized industry practices
- Run FCAW with confident, precise back-gouging; apply GTAW/SMAW as needed
- Keep every segment clean and ready for inspection approval
- Maintain accurate labor records and complete project documentation on time
- Work safely and efficiently while caring for company tools
- Coordinate your daily plan with the Plant Foreman and Assigned Fitter
- Communicate with the Internal Quality Control Manager and respond to customer site inspectors and the Authorized Inspector
- Operate effectively with limited supervision; manage your schedule to hit deadlines without defects
Reports to: Director of Operations
Must-haves- Proven welding ability demonstrated through Mason’s weld test
- Capability to earn and maintain required production weld certifications
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints with accuracy
- Team-oriented mindset, dependable, and punctual
- 3+ years in vessel fabrication
- Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Work Location: In person
- Job Type: Full-time
- Driver's License
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Tape Measure Reading
- Forklift Licensed
- Crane Operation
- High School / GED
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Manual Grinder
- GTAW Welder
- SMAW Welder
- Flux-Cored Arc Welder
We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, a 401(k) with matching, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
