Welder

Apex Geotech Drilling; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Geotech Drilling is seeking a skilled welder to perform structural and precision welding on drilling equipment components using MIG, TIG, and stick methods. You will read fabrication drawings, set up welding equipment, select fillers, and weld to AWS/WPS specifications.

You will inspect welds, repair defects, grind finished welds, and maintain equipment while following safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding; TIG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel assemblies per blueprints and weld procedure specifications (WPS).
• Set up welding equipment and select appropriate filler materials.
• Inspect welds for defects and perform repairs as needed.
• Grind and finish welds to specification.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Maintain welding equipment in good working order.
• Follow all safety protocols including hot work and PPE requirements.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

WPS knowledge

Fabrication drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYPerforms structural and precision welding on geotechnical drilling equipment components using MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes to meet design specifications and quality standards.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESWeld structural steel assemblies per blueprints and weld procedure specifications (WPS)Set up welding equipment and select appropriate filler materialsInspect welds for defects and perform repairs as neededGrind and finish welds to specificationRead and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbolsMaintain welding equipment in good working orderFollow all safety protocols including hot work and PPE requirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED2+ years welding experience in a manufacturing environmentProficiency in MIG welding; TIG preferredAbility to read weld drawings and symbolsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAWS D1.1 certificationExperience welding chrome-moly or high-strength steelsTIG certificationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENTStanding 8–10 hrs/day, exposure to weld fumes, UV light, heat, and sparks. Full PPE required including welding helmet, gloves, and flame-resistant clothing.