Welder

Mako Recruiting LLC; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Stable, long-term career opportunity

Job summary

JWF Industries in Johnstown, PA, is hiring Production Welders for TIG and MIG welding roles. Join a leading manufacturer known for high-quality metal fabrication.

Successful candidates will perform welding tasks on steel and aluminum components, requiring the ability to read blueprints and work in various positions. JWF Industries offers excellent pay ranging from $23 to $30+ per hour based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of TIG welding experience preferred; all experience levels will be considered.
• Ability to fit and weld on jigs and fixtures according to specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld steel and aluminum fabricated components.
• Weld on medium and large fabrications in jig fixtures.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy.

Skills

TIG welding experience

MIG welding experience

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret blueprints

Team collaboration

Education

Formal education or training in welding

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Welder

Location: Johnstown, PA

Company: JWF Industries

JWF Industries is a leading American manufacturer specializing in high-quality metal fabrication, welding, machining, and defense manufacturing solutions. With a strong reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and workforce development, JWF Industries is committed to providing employees with long-term career opportunities in a modern manufacturing environment.

JWF Industries is currently hiring TIG and MIG Welders of all experience levels to join our growing manufacturing team in Johnstown, PA. Multiple shifts are available. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated welders who take pride in producing high-quality work, enjoy hands‑on manufacturing, and want to build a long‑term career in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Job Description

Successful candidates will perform MIG and/or TIG welding in a manufacturing environment. Work requires the ability to fit and/or weld on jigs and fixtures for all production requirements. Knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, or aluminum welding processes is preferred.

Essential Duties

• Lay out, fit, and weld steel and aluminum fabricated components to manufacture weldments and sub‑assemblies utilizing established welding processes
• Weld on medium and/or large fabrications in jig fixtures including fitting, welding, and fabrication
• Perform welding in multiple positions including overhead, flat, vertical, and horizontal
• Properly set up and adjust welding equipment according to blueprints, drawings, and weld procedure specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and welding specifications
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and accuracy
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet project deadlines

Qualifications

• Formal education or training in welding preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of TIG welding experience preferred; all levels of experience will be considered
• Ability to interpret blueprints and weld symbols and fit/weld according to print specifications
• Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Successful candidates will be certified through JWF Industries
• JWF Industries is a federal contractor and safety‑sensitive employer. Successful candidates must be able to pass a 10‑panel drug screening

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay ranges from $23.00 - $30.00+ per hour based on experience
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more
• Stable, long‑term career opportunity with a respected local manufacturer
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees must maintain focus and mental alertness while standing for extended periods, using hands for gripping and grasping, and reaching with arms. Employees may frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

Employees are regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noise levels, and occasional exposure to wet, humid, hot, or cold conditions. The work environment may also involve exposure to vibration and risk of electrical shock.

Join a company that values hard work, craftsmanship, and employee growth. Become part of the JWF Industries team!