Welder

Thompson Fabrication; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance 75% covered by the公司

401(k) with match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Company Events

Job summary

Thompson Fabrication in Wheatland, PA is seeking an Experienced MIG Welder for container fabrication. You will weld sturdy, leak‑tight units with .045"–.052" wire, perform 1‑hour finish weld targets, and operate an overhead crane. This is a full‑time, day shift role in a tight, skilled crew.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years of MIG welding experience, be able to read schedules, set up their own MIG welder, and work in multiple positions including overhead.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of MIG welding experience.
• Ability to set up and dial in your own MIG welder.
• Comfort welding in multiple positions, including overhead and confined spaces.
• Knowledge of plate/gauge thickness (able to tell ¼" from 7 ga, 10 ga, 12 ga on sight).
• Proficiency with tape measure for layout.

Responsibilities

• Running .045" and .052" bare wire MIG on container fabrication, welding complete units after tacking.
• Welding side posts, stitches, end caps, corner wraps, and double-pass hinge welds.
• Welding in flat, vertical, overhead positions.
• Grinding welds and end caps to a clean finish.
• Reading production schedules and meeting a 1-hour finish-weld target per container.
• Operating an overhead crane and working from a ladder in containers.

Skills

MIG welding

Welding in multiple positions

Tape measure

Team mindset

Physical stamina

Tools

MIG welder setup

Job description

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running .045" and .052" bare wire MIG on container fabrication, completely welding up units after tacking
• Welding side posts, stitches (tack to tack, zero holes), end caps, corner wraps, and double‑pass hinge welds
• Welding in every position — flat, vertical, overhead
• Grinding welds and end caps to a clean finish
• Reading production schedules and hitting a 1‑hour finish‑weld target per standard container
• Operating an overhead crane and working from a ladder in and out of containers

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of MIG welding experience, ideally in fabrication or heavy steel work
• Ability to set up and dial in your own MIG welder rather than working off someone else’s settings
• Comfort welding in multiple positions, including overhead and confined spaces
• Working knowledge of plate/gauge thickness (able to tell ¼" from 7 ga., 10 ga., and 12 ga. on sight)
• Tape measure proficiency for layout
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 60 lbs, climb ladders, and work in a constant state of alertness
• Ability to pass a hands‑on welding test
• A team mindset — this role runs as a 2–3 person crew and depends on everyone pulling their weight

What Sets Strong Candidates Apart

• Experience with sealed/leak‑critical welding
• Speed without sacrificing quality — our benchmark is a clean, sealed container within 1 hour
• Fabrication knowledge beyond welding alone

Benefits

• Health Insurance – 75% covered by the company
• 401(k) with match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Company Events