About this role
Metal Fabrication Welder (MIG)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Hanover, PA
Schedule: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $22.00/hour (Higher pay may be available based on experience.)
About the Role
We are hiring a skilled Metal Fabrication Welder to join a busy fabrication shop specializing in custom metal products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with MIG welding experience who takes pride in producing quality work and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Perform MIG welding on fabricated metal components
- Weld and finish stairs, railings, stringers, and other miscellaneous metal products
- Grind welds to meet quality and appearance standards
- Operate an overhead crane to safely move materials
- Inspect completed welds and metal assemblies for quality and structural integrity
- Read blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication documents
- Maintain a clean and safe work area while following established safety procedures
Required Qualifications
- Previous MIG welding experience
- Experience operating welding equipment and using standard welding techniques
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
- Basic math and geometry skills for measuring and layout work
- Ability to meet production deadlines in a fast-paced shop environment
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional welding certification
- Experience fabricating or welding stair stringers, railings, porches, or similar structural components
- Previous experience working with miscellaneous metals
- Experience operating overhead cranes