Welder

Advantage Steel, Inc; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

9 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Health Savings Account

Cafeteria

On-site gym

Unlimited coffee

Bagel Wednesdays

Job summary

Advantage Steel Fabrication in Saxonburg, PA is seeking a full-time Welder to join our team. You will weld, cut, and grind materials, read blueprints, and operate forklifts and cranes in a heavy manufacturing setting.

This entry to mid-level position offers growth in fabrication skills within a team-oriented environment. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with potential for extended hours to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years welding or fabrication experience required.
• Ability to work in a code-driven welding environment.
• Experience with plasma cutting or torch cutting steel.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and weld symbols preferred.
• Willingness to learn additional fabrication equipment (saws, CNC drilling, press brake).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, and grinding on various metal components.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to transport materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, prints, and weld symbols.
• Maintain quality standards that meet or exceed expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete projects efficiently.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Cutting (plasma/torch)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school preferred

Tools

CNC drilling

Press brake

Overhead cranes

Job description

Advantage Steel Fabrication of Saxonburg, PA, is looking for a full-time entry to mid-level Welder to weld and fabricate parts for bridges and buildings. As a welder at Advantage Steel, you will have the ability to work hands on with structures that will be integrated into the infrastructure.

This position earns a competitive hourly wage.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off (PTO) days
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• profit sharing
• a company-funded Health Savings Account
• well-stocked cafeteria
• fully equipped on-site gym
• unlimited free coffee
• bagel Wednesdays

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with the opportunity to work extended hours as necessary to meet project needs.

ABOUT ADVANTAGE STEEL FABRICATION:

Advantage Steel Fabrication is recognized throughout the industry for its expertise in diverse steel fabrication, offering complex fabrication, CNC machinery, cutting, coping, welding, bending, and other fabrication needs.

Advantage Steel Fabrication Shop fabricates structural components for construction projects that include Bridges, Buildings, Foundation Work, Locks and Dams and other miscellaneous structures. Advantage primarily fabricates Steel and Stainless-Steel structures.

Job Summary of Welder:

Advantage is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for welding, cutting, and grinding materials while ensuring high-quality workmanship. You will also operate forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move materials throughout the shop. This position offers the opportunity to work with multiple welding processes and grow your fabrication skills in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities of Welder:

• Perform welding, cutting, and grinding on various metal components
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to transport materials
• Utilize welding processes such as FCAW (Flux-Cored), SAW (Submerged Arc), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG)
• Read and interpret blueprints, prints, and weld symbols
• Maintain quality standards that meet or exceed company and customer expectations
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete projects efficiently

Qualifications for Welder:

• 2-5 years of welding or fabrication experience required
• Ability to work in a code-driven welding environment (or willingness to learn)
• Experience with plasma cutting or torch cutting steel
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and weld symbols preferred
• Willingness to learn additional fabrication equipment (saws, CNC drilling, press brake)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical school preferred

Work Environment for Welder:

Shop environment with regular use of welding equipment and material handling machinery

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work in a heavy manufacturing facility with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee and Team Members without proper safety precautions. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. Team Members will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies due to these safety risks.

READY TO JOIN OUR FABRICATION TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: Saxonburg, PA 16056

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet