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Pillar Innovations

Builds industrial equipment and automation systems

TIG Welder - Fabrication & Machining, Shift Differential

Full-TimeDeadline 1/2/27
$22 - $32/hr
Junior
Grantsville, MD, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsWelding & Metal Fabrication

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of TIG welding experience on 16-gauge to 1/4-inch stainless steel and aluminum.
  • Successfully complete the required pre-employment weld test.
  • Weld using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.
  • Understand the types, sizes, and shapes of metal plate, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized metal, beams, channels, angles, pipe, and flat bar.
  • Understand the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies in an industrial shop setting.
  • Use measuring devices including tape measures, squares, protractors, compasses, micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
  • Complete a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
  • Participate in random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing as required by company policy.
Responsibilities
  • Work the second shift from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
  • TIG weld stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals.
  • Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment.
  • Read, understand, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance standards.
  • Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using welding equipment.
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Perform quality checks during production to ensure parts meet tolerance requirements.
  • Stand for extended periods, walk, use hands to handle tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Perform duties indoors in a shop setting, with occasional outdoor work in varied weather conditions.
  • Work extended hours as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of metal plate types, sizes, and shapes, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized metal, beams, channels, angles, pipe, and flat bar.

About the company

Pillar Innovations builds industrial equipment and installs technical systems for manufacturers, mines, utilities, and other industrial operators. Its engineers and tradespeople combine custom machine building with electrical work, communications networks, and fire protection for facilities that need several technical disciplines on one project. Customers hire Pillar to automate machinery, connect equipment to control rooms, or install fiber networks, and its crews maintain and repair systems after installation. The business earns money from equipment manufacturing, installation projects, and ongoing technical service. Pillar was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Grantsville, Maryland.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grantsville, Maryland

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Workers gained ownership: February 2026 Pillar announced all employees became beneficial owners through an employee stock ownership plan.
  • Grantsville fabrication offers longer breaks: Pillar advertises four-day workweeks and a four-day weekend every other week.
  • Grantsville fitter-fabricator roles advertise hourly pay from $26 to $38 across two levels.

What critics are saying

  • Overnight travel affects certain field roles: Pillar's fatigue policy generally caps consecutive workdays at 14.
  • Round-the-clock coverage is part of Pillar's business: its automation services include 24/7 field support and troubleshooting.
  • Grantsville Controls Technician 3 applicants need a mine electrical card or willingness to obtain one within a year.

What makes Pillar Innovations unique

  • Production spans disciplines: Pillar combines fabrication, wiring, and final assembly within its 154,000-square-foot contract manufacturing facility.
  • Pillar makes specialist fiber hardware: its manufacturing services include cable assemblies approved for mining and harsh environments.
  • Panel production has regional reach: Pillar runs panel shops in Grantsville, Evansville, and Farmington.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Stock Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs