Lead Welder

Etcusa; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career opportunities

Team-oriented workplace

Advanced manufacturing technologies

Job summary

Environmental Tectonics Corporation, a Philadelphia-area manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Lead Welder to join our production team. You will lead welding and fabrication activities, mentor teammates, and ensure high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong blueprint literacy, and expertise with MIG, Flux-Cored, and TIG welding on carbon and stainless steel. You will read drawings, plan fits, and drive safety and quality on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing practices, metal fabrication, grinding, cutting and finishing techniques.
• Ability to lead and mentor a weld team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, Flux-Cored and TIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components.
• Complete fabrication tasks including fitting, grinding, cutting, welding and finishing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Lead and support a team of welders while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Make sound decisions with minimal supervision and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Perform complete fit-up and fabrication of welded assemblies.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and applicable ASME code requirements.

Skills

GMAW (MIG) welding

FCAW (Flux-Cored) welding

GTAW (TIG) welding

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Quality-minded fabrication

Tools

Overhead cranes

Grinding/finishing equipment

Job description

Environmental Tectonics Corporation is a growing, dynamic US Manufacturer located just outside of Philadelphia, PA. We are an ASME Code-compliant manufacturer specializing in sterilization chambers, pressure vessels and pressure vessels for human occupancy as well as military training equipment. We are seeking an experienced Lead Welder to support our manufacturing operations and help maintain our commitment to quality, safety and craftsmanship. The Lead Welder will be responsible for leading welding and fabrication activities while actively participating in the production process. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can work independently, mentor team members, and consistently produce high-quality work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored) and GTAW (TIG) welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components.
• Complete fabrication tasks including fitting, grinding, cutting, welding and finishing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Lead and support a team of welders while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Make sound decisions with minimal supervision and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Perform complete fit-up and fabrication of welded assemblies.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and applicable ASME code requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years' of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing practices, metal fabrication, grinding, cutting and finishing techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively leading others.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and similar material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

At ETC, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while working on innovative, high-quality projects in a collaborative manufacturing environment. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities.
• Friendly, team-oriented workplace
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and specialized products.

This is a Full Time 40 hour a week position and offers opportunity for career progression.

Candidates must be a US Citizen or an otherwise lawful US Resident.

Environmental Tectonics Corporation is committed to hiring veterans and is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor equal opportunity employer. Environmental Tectonics Corporation is also an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.