About the Role
Celestix Industries is establishing a new industrial manufacturing campus in Falna, Rajasthan, with multiple factories and dedicated fabrication operations.
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Structural MIG & ARC Welder / Fabrication Welder with strong practical knowledge of structural steel welding, metal fabrication, joint preparation, welding parameters and weld quality.
The candidate should be capable of independently carrying out MIG welding (GMAW) and ARC/Stick welding (SMAW) on structural steel components, fabricated assemblies, frames, supports and other industrial steel fabrication products.
This position requires the ability to read engineering drawings, understand welding symbols, prepare joints correctly, select suitable welding consumables and follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
The most important requirement is the ability to produce strong, consistent and defect-free welds while maintaining dimensional accuracy, structural integrity and production efficiency.
We are looking for a skilled welder who understands the welding process rather than someone who simply performs welding without considering joint preparation, welding parameters or final quality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Structural MIG & ARC Welding Operations
- Independently perform MIG welding and ARC/Stick welding on structural steel and fabricated metal components.
- Carry out welding on steel frames, brackets, supports, structural members and fabricated assemblies.
- Perform fillet welds, butt welds and other weld joints according to approved drawings.
- Work with different material thicknesses and joint configurations.
- Perform welding in required positions according to job requirements and demonstrated welding qualifications.
- Maintain correct weld size, profile, penetration and overall workmanship.
- Follow approved welding sequences to minimize distortion.
- Complete assigned welding operations according to production schedules and quality standards.
2. Engineering Drawing & Welding Symbol Interpretation
- Read and interpret structural fabrication drawings and engineering drawings.
- Understand welding symbols, weld locations, weld sizes and joint requirements.
- Identify dimensions, tolerances and assembly requirements.
- Understand fillet welds, butt welds, joint preparation and weld sizing.
- Follow specified welding sequences and fabrication instructions.
- Clarify drawing discrepancies with Production or Engineering before starting work.
The candidate should be able to understand a fabrication drawing and independently identify where welding is required and how the joint should be prepared.
3. Material & Joint Preparation
Proper joint preparation is essential for achieving consistent weld quality.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare welding joints by grinding, cleaning and deburring.
- Remove oil, rust, paint, moisture and other contaminants before welding.
- Check material thickness, alignment and joint condition.
- Prepare suitable joint gaps, root openings and bevels where specified.
- Ensure correct fit-up and alignment of components.
- Use clamps, fixtures and positioning tools to hold components securely.
- Perform tack welding before final welding where required.
- Verify joint preparation against fabrication drawings and applicable WPS requirements.
4. Welding Parameters & Consumable Selection
The candidate should understand how welding parameters affect weld penetration, strength, appearance and quality.
Responsibilities include:
- Select approved welding parameters based on material, thickness, joint type and welding process.
- Set welding current, voltage and travel speed according to job requirements and approved procedures.
- Adjust MIG wire feed speed and shielding gas flow as applicable.
- Select appropriate welding wire and electrodes according to the approved WPS.
- Understand electrode sizes, polarity and basic welding consumable requirements.
- Maintain suitable welding technique to achieve consistent weld penetration and bead profile.
- Monitor welding equipment and consumable condition.
The candidate should have practical knowledge of MIG welding parameters, ARC welding electrodes and consumables used in structural steel fabrication.
5. Weld Quality & Defect Prevention
Ensure completed welds meet approved fabrication drawings and applicable welding quality requirements.
The candidate should be able to identify and help prevent common welding defects, including:
- Porosity and gas pockets
- Undercut
- Overlap
- Incomplete fusion
- Inadequate penetration
- Excessive spatter
- Irregular weld profiles
- Cracks
- Distortion
- Incorrect weld size
Responsibilities include:
- Visually inspect welds during and after welding.
- Check weld profile, continuity and workmanship.
- Identify defects and coordinate approved corrective actions.
- Minimize welding rejection and rework.
- Follow welding inspection and quality control requirements.
- Coordinate with Quality personnel when additional inspection is required.
6. Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Compliance
- Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding sequences.
- Use the specified welding processes and consumables.
- Follow applicable parameter ranges, joint preparations and welding positions.
- Ensure welding work follows approved fabrication requirements.
- Report situations where the actual joint or material differs from the approved procedure.
- Maintain consistent welding practices throughout production.
Knowledge of WPS documents and practical application of welding procedures is important for this role.
7. Structural Fabrication & Assembly
- Support fabrication of structural steel assemblies and welded components.
- Coordinate component positioning, alignment and tack welding.
- Work with fabricators, fitters and production supervisors.
- Maintain dimensional accuracy during assembly and welding.
- Minimize welding distortion and unnecessary rework.
- Coordinate grinding, cleaning and finishing of welded components where required.
- Ensure completed assemblies are ready for inspection and subsequent fabrication processes.
8. Welding Equipment & Maintenance
- Perform routine checks of MIG and ARC welding equipment.
- Inspect welding cables, holders, torches, nozzles and related consumables.
- Check shielding gas connections and supply where applicable.
- Maintain welding equipment cleanliness.
- Identify equipment abnormalities and report them.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs with authorized personnel.
- Maintain welding tools and accessories in good condition.
9. Production Quality & Productivity
- Complete assigned welding jobs according to production plans.
- Maintain consistent welding quality and output.
- Reduce unnecessary welding consumable wastage.
- Minimize rejection, rework and excessive grinding.
- Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to resolve issues.
- Maintain discipline regarding job sequence and production priorities.
- Support improvements in welding efficiency and workmanship.
10. Welding Safety & 5S
- Follow approved welding safety procedures.
- Wear appropriate welding helmets, gloves, protective clothing and safety footwear.
- Use welding screens and appropriate fume-control measures.
- Follow safe handling procedures for welding machines, cables and gas cylinders.
- Maintain fire-prevention precautions and ensure hot-work requirements are followed.
- Keep the welding area clean and organized.
- Follow 5S and general manufacturing safety practices.
- Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment and other hazards.
Required Experience
- 3–7 years of practical welding experience, preferably in structural steel fabrication or industrial manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with MIG welding and ARC/Stick welding.
- Ability to independently prepare and weld structural steel joints.
- Knowledge of fillet welds, butt welds and weld sizing.
- Understanding of welding parameters and consumables.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings and basic welding symbols.
- Experience with grinding, joint cleaning, alignment and fit-up.
- Ability to identify common welding defects and maintain consistent weld quality.
- Understanding of approved WPS documents and welding sequences.
- Practical knowledge of welding safety and equipment handling.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with previous experience in the following will be preferred:
- Structural steel fabrication
- Industrial steel fabrication
- Steel frames and supports
- Fabricated metal assemblies
- Manufacturing and engineering components
- MIG/MAG welding
- SMAW / Stick welding
- Welding fixtures and fit-up
- Welding Procedure Specifications
- Weld inspection and defect prevention
Experience working in a production fabrication shop with defined quality requirements is particularly relevant.
Qualifications
- ITI Welder preferred.
- Relevant welding trade certification or vocational training is an advantage.
- Candidates with strong practical MIG and ARC welding experience may also be considered.
Practical welding skill, drawing interpretation and weld quality are more important than the exact educational qualification.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who can independently receive a structural fabrication drawing, understand the joint requirements, prepare the material, select the correct welding process and produce a sound weld.
For example, when given a structural steel assembly with specified fillet and butt welds, the candidate should be able to:
- Interpret the fabrication drawing and welding symbols.
- Identify weld locations and sizes.
- Prepare and clean the joint properly.
- Check component fit-up and alignment.
- Select approved consumables and welding parameters.
- Perform the welding according to the WPS.
- Control distortion and maintain dimensional accuracy.
- Inspect the finished weld for visible defects.
- Correct identified defects using approved procedures.
We are not looking for someone who only knows how to strike an arc or operate a welding machine.
The ideal candidate should understand the complete welding process—from joint preparation and parameter selection through welding execution, inspection and defect prevention.
