MIG Welder

Location: Lancaster County PA Area
Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift Available 2 openings each
Pay: $22-$24/hour DOE; up to $27/hr for allstar
Shift Differential: $1.50/hour for 2nd Shift. Mandatory overtime may be required based on production demands.

Target Candidate

• 3 years MIG welding
• Welder/Fitter experience
• Blueprint reading
• Understands Weld symbols
• Manufacturing environment exp
• Fabrication rather than production-only welding
• Comfortable with heavy steel

Must Have

• MIG welding
• Blueprint reading
• Fitting/fabrication

Strongly Preferred

• AWS D1.1
• Structural steel
• Racking systems
• Material handling equipment
• Fixture building

A growing metal fabrication manufacturer is seeking an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator to join its production team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on fabrication work takes pride in producing quality weldments and wants to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for fitting fabricating and welding steel components from blueprints and production drawings while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.

• Read and interpret blueprints drawings specifications and work instructions

• Layout fit and MIG weld fabricated components to print

• Verify dimensions and quality throughout the fabrication process

• Understand and apply weld symbols and fabrication requirements

• Build fixtures and fittings as required

• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications

• Communicate production or quality concerns promptly

• Maintain a safe and organized work area

• Follow all company safety and quality procedures

• Previous experience as a MIG Welder Welder/Fitter or Fabricator

• Experience working in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings

• Understanding of weld symbols and welding procedures

• Proficiency using tape measures and basic measuring equipment

• Basic math skills

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

• AWS D1.1 certification

• Welding certificate or technical school training

• Experience building fixtures and fabrication assemblies

• Structural steel material handling equipment racking systems or heavy fabrication experience

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Frequent bending kneeling crouching and lifting

• Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds

• Ability to assist with team lifts up to 100 pounds

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may be hot in the summer and cold in the winter

Benefits begin immediately with no waiting period.

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability

• Company-paid Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Stable long-standing manufacturing operation

• Immediate benefits eligibility

• Weekly pay

• Consistent full-time schedule

• Opportunity to grow your fabrication and welding career

• Team-oriented environment focused on quality and continuous improvement

Boolean Ideas Basic:
(MIG Welder OR Welder/Fitter OR Fabricator OR Structural Welder) AND (Blueprints OR Drawings OR Fabrication) AND (MIG OR GMAW)

Boolean Ideas Advanced:

(Welder/Fitter OR Fabricator) AND (AWS D1.1 OR AWS OR structural steel OR fabrication) AND (blueprint OR drawings OR weld symbols)

Companies to Recruit FROM:
Priority Targets:

1. High Steel Structures - Lancaster
2. High Steel Service Center - Lancaster
3. Sauder Manufacturing - New Holland
4. New Holland Agriculture / CNH - New Holland
5. L.H. Brubaker - Lancaster
6. Shank Door - Myerstown
7. The Wenger Group Manufacturing Operations
8. Graham Packaging - Lancaster
9. Armstrong World Industries - Lancaster
10. Case IH Manufacturing - New Holland
11. Dart Container - Leola Area
12. Clark Associates Manufacturing Divisions
13. Keystone Koating
14. Precision Cobotics
15. Conestoga Wood Specialties Metal Operations
16. Fabral / Cornerstone Building Brands
17. Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton Plant
18. Penn Stainless Products
19. B.R. Kreider & Son Fabrication
20. East Earl Welding & Fabrication Shops