Welder

Eastern Exterior Wall Systems, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Exterior Wall Systems, Inc. in Allentown, PA is seeking a full-time Welder to fabricate and assemble metal components for prefabricated wall systems on-site. You will follow blueprints and company standards, set up equipment, and ensure quality welds while maintaining a safe production environment.

The role requires collaboration with team members and attention to detail to support efficient manufacturing processes and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong welding skills across Arc, MIG, and TIG processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• Experience in metal fabrication/manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; welding cert/ training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding equipment and prepare materials.
• Perform quality welds per drawings and specs.
• Inspect finished parts and maintain welding tools.
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Arc welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprints & welding symbols

Safety protocols & PPE

Teamwork & collaboration

Material handling & lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification/technical training (plus)

Job description

Eastern Exterior Wall Systems, Inc. (EEWS) specializes in prefabricated wall panels that provide lightweight, cost-effective alternatives to traditional stick-built construction. Panels are designed and engineered using 3D BIM technology and manufactured in a climate-controlled facility by skilled craftspeople. EEWS’s prefabrication approach simplifies jobsite logistics by reducing lay-down space needs, crew size, and construction waste. This method also supports faster interior enclosure and helps lower the risk of jobsite injuries, even on constrained building sites. With over four decades of experience, EEWS serves as a single-source provider responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality exterior façades.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Welder role based in Allentown, PA. The Welder will fabricate and assemble metal components for prefabricated wall systems using various welding processes, following blueprints, technical drawings, and company standards. Daily tasks include setting up equipment, preparing materials, performing quality welds, and inspecting finished work to ensure structural integrity and adherence to specifications. The role involves working safely in a production environment, collaborating with other team members, and maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas. The Welder will also assist in troubleshooting fabrication issues and support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Welding skills, including experience with Arc Welding, MIG Welding, and TIG Welding.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Materials used in structural and architectural metal fabrication and their appropriate welding techniques.
• Relevant experience reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• Ability to follow safety protocols, use PPE correctly, and adhere to OSHA and company safety standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing, construction, or metal fabrication environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; welding certification or technical training is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a team, and capability to lift and move materials as required for the job.