Experienced MIG Welder

Thompson Fabrication; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Fabrication in Wheatland, PA is seeking an Experienced MIG Welder for container fabrication. This full-time, day-shift role requires 3–5+ years experience, the ability to read a tape measure, and the skill to weld in multiple positions using .045 and .052 wire.

You will work in a 2–3 person crew to seal containers, ensure no leaks, and maintain high-quality beads throughout the line. The position is full-time with a day shift, offering steady hours and a focus on craftsmanship in sealed

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass welding test.
• 3-5+ years of welding experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Health Insurance- 75% covered by the company.

Responsibilities

• Attend production meetings.
• Read and understand production schedules.
• Ask questions if you don’t understand.
• Complete tasks within 1 hour on standard containers.
• Weld a sealed container without any leaks.

Skills

Tape measure reading

MIG welding

Welding in multiple positions

Team collaboration

Lifting 60 lbs

Crane operation

Tools

Plasma cutter

Overhead crane

MIG gun (.045/.052)

Job description

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Experienced MIG Welder

Full Time Manual Labor Wheatland, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1050

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Experienced MIG Welder - Container Fabrication
Pay:$20-24 based on experience

Type: Full-time

Location: Wheatland, PA

Shift:Day shift only, 10hrs, 40 to 50 hours per week

Why This Job
We build sealed containers where the weld quality is the priority — no shortcuts, no leaks, no comebacks. If you take pride in a clean bead and want to work alongside other skilled welders who hold the same standard, this is a shop where that craftsmanship actually matters and gets noticed. You'll work in a tight 2-3 person crew, moving containers down the line, with real ownership over your section of the work.

This is not entry-level. We're looking for welders who already know their way around a MIG gun and don't need to be taught the basics.

Summary

Mig welder using .045 & .052 bare wire. Completely weld up all containers after they have been tacked together. Weld around all side post, weld all stitches from tack to tack with no holes, around all end caps and the corner wraps, Double weld all hinges. Inside of containers are to solid weld and not to leak. We do a lot of sealed containers and these must be sealed. This position is a 2-3 person position and you must work together.

• Must have the know how to operate a mig welder and adjust it to your liking.
• Must be able to weld in multiple position

(such as standing, kneeling & stretching/bent across the table)

• Must be able to lift & carry up to 60 #
• Must be able to climb into and out of containers using a ladder.
• Must be able to read a tape measure for lay out purpose.
• Must be able to lay welds in multiple positions (such as downs, flats& overhead).
• Must be able to use a plasma cutter.
• Must be able to operate over head crane.
• Know the difference between ¼ and 7 Ga. 10 Ga. and 12 Ga.
• Weld from tack to tack and leave no holes, weld as a down on side sheet to post.
• Weld around each side post with no holes to the floor.
• Weld hinges with double pass.
• Weld end caps and corner wraps.
• Solid weld inside of container from top rail down.
• If it is a sealed container you must weld it so there are no leaks.
• Open tailgate adjust and plasma cut the door pins into the tube on gate making sure they go thru both sides of tube.
• Tack in pins then weld in solid along with door fork.
• Grind all excess welds and end caps.
• Double-check all your welds and schedules to make sure everything is on the container.
• Move container down the line to clean up then get next container and start over.
• The finish weld time on any standard container should be within 1 hour.
• Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Finish Weld Responsibilities

• Attend the production meetings.
• Read and understand the production schedules.
• Ask questions if you don’t understand.
• Complete this task within 1 hour on standard containers.
• Weld a sealed container without any leaks.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be able to pass welding test.
• 3-5+ years of experience in welding
• Must have knowledge of fabricating.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Health Insurance- 75% covered by the company