WELDER

Carter Machinery


Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA
Category: Service
Posted Date: July 1, 2026
Requisition_Number: WELDE006426
Schedule: Full Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

We are currently offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for Welder new hires, payable after 90 days of employment.

Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You.

At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.

Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.

Job Title: Welder

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Shift: 1st Shift

Starting Compensation Range: $23.69 - $37.84 per hour

The Welder is responsible for assisting with fabricating new components and welding, fabricating, retrofitting, and repairing metals and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques.

Requirements for the Welder position include:

• Required skills include welding, boring, fabricating, designing, salvaging and building-up equipment and/or components
• General welding and fabrication using gas, stick, MIG and TIG welding
• Ability to learn how to use precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.) is required
• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision
• Must be able to operate, drive and maneuver construction equipment to perform needed repairs
• Certificate of technical training and/or knowledge in welding and machinery
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong mechanical and design abilities; must be able to apply knowledge of parts, components and equipment
• Proficient computer and mathematical skills
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet business and customer demands
• Must be able to positively interact with supervisor and to understand problems and concerns relating to a repair
• Must be able to perform job in sometimes stressful situations due to circumstances
• Must be able to work as an integral part of a team
• Must be able to perform under stress and/or in emergencies
• Must be able to perform in situations requiring speed and deadlines
• Promote a positive customer experience
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Seeking Candidates with:

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Minimum one year experience welding and fabricating on heavy equipment with portable machines
• Experience using precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.), preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently sitting for extended periods of time
• Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Must routinely lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: 

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance
• In-house training instructors/programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tool allowances and tool loans
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
• Opportunities for overtime
• Shift differential (if applicable)

You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.

Come build what matters and build your future with us.

Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

*Special rules and restrictions may apply to sign-on bonus eligibility for rehires.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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