Lead Welder/Fabricator

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking experienced Lead Welders for a facility in Honey Brook, PA. The role involves performing high-quality welds and operating welding equipment. Both day and night shifts are available, offering competitive pay rates. Ideal candidates will have extensive welding experience and safety training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding/fitting experience, preferably in ASME Code pressure vessels.
• Understanding of tolerances and general quality control principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray quality welds that are code/customer compliant.
• Safe operation of all welding and fabrication equipment.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Welding Principles

Mathematical Calculations

Blueprint Reading

Communication

Tools

Grinders

Plasma Cutters

Forklifts

Job description

Job Description

Position is located in Honey Brook

We are seeking experienced Lead Welders to work at a facility in Honey Brook, PA, for the remainder of the year (possibly longer). Both day and night shifts are available, with schedules from Monday to Thursday, 6am-4pm and 4pm-2am. The pay rate is $26-36 per hour with a 10% differential.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated safety awareness and training in a construction/manufacturing environment
• Safe operation of all welding and fabrication equipment
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform mathematical calculations
• Follow verbal and written instructions such as work orders or drawings
• Daily use of grinders, torches, plasma cutters, overhead cranes, rigging, and forklifts
• Perform x-ray quality welds that are code/customer compliant
• Read, interpret, and communicate WPS, QC plans, work instructions, blueprints, ASME code, and AWS weld symbols
• Accurately layout and fit products as directed by drawings or process/router sheets
• Create fixtures to safely hold parts during welding, prepping, or cutting
• Perform basic NDE procedures (LPT and VT) as needed

Experience:

• Understanding of tolerances and general quality control principles and applications
• Knowledge of welding principles, applications, and methods including but not limited to: SAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW
• 5+ years of welding/fitting experience, preferably in ASME Code pressure vessels
• Experience welding in multiple processes and positions as required
• Ability to communicate clearly about responsibilities and timelines