Structural Steel Welder $21 $24/Hour

TradeWorX; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

401K

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO by hours

Job summary

TradeWorX is seeking a Structural Steel Welder for a full-time, first-shift role in Uniontown, PA. The position involves welding structural steel components used in bridge and heavy fabrication, with training provided to obtain required certifications.

Ideal candidates have hands-on welding experience, understand welding symbols, and are comfortable in a production shop environment. Overtime is available, and benefits are offered upon eligibility.

Qualifications

• Hands-on welding experience in fabrication or structural steel.
• Ability to read basic welding symbols and drawings.
• Experience with SMAW and SAW welding processes.
• Willingness to complete bridge certifications training.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel for bridge and heavy fabrication projects.
• Read and interpret welding symbols, drawings and instructions.
• Perform SMAW and SAW welding as qualified and assigned.
• Use gouging and cutting equipment to prepare and repair welds.
• Follow welding procedures, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Complete company training and qualification testing for bridge certifications.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading welding symbols

Heavy fabrication

Safety awareness

Tools

SMAW (7018)

SAW

Gouging equipment

Job description

Structural Steel Welder —$21–$24/Hour Location: Uniontown, PA

TradeWorX is hiring Structural Steel Welders for full-time, first-shift opportunities in Uniontown, PA. This position involves welding structural steel components used in bridge and heavy steel fabrication. Candidates should have hands-on welding experience, be comfortable working in a fabrication shop, and be willing to complete company-provided training to obtain required bridge welding certifications.

• Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX)


• Health coverage options


• Dental and vision options


• 401K option


• Company-paid group life insurance


• Paid holidays after eligibility requirements


• PTO earned by hours worked


• Pay & Overtime Pay: $21–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications


• Guaranteed Overtime: 10 hours per week


• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM


• Full-time, first-shift opportunity

Job Duties

• Perform structural steel welding for bridge and heavy fabrication projects.


• Read and interpret basic welding symbols, drawings, and welding instructions.


• Perform welding processes including SMAW (7018) and submerged arc welding (SAW), as qualified and assigned.


• Use carbon arc gouging and cutting equipment to prepare and repair welds.


• Follow established welding procedures, quality standards, and shop safety requirements.


• Complete company-provided training and qualification testing for required bridge welding certifications.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on welding experience in a fabrication, structural steel, or similar industrial environment.


• Ability to understand basic welding symbols and follow welding procedures.


• Familiarity with SMAW welding; submerged arc welding experience is beneficial.


• Willingness and ability to complete required welding qualification tests and bridge certification training.


• Ability to work the scheduled shift and required overtime.


• Must successfully complete a background check.

Ideal Candidate

• Has a solid foundation in structural steel or industrial welding.


• Takes pride in weld quality, consistency, and safe work practices.


• Is dependable and comfortable working in a production fabrication shop.


• Is motivated to develop additional welding skills and obtain bridge welding certifications.