Welder / Fabricator

advsteel; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Advantage Steel Fabrication in Saxonburg, PA is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Fitter to join our team. You will fit and fabricate structural steel components per drawings, ensuring quality and safety in a heavy manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing layout, cutting, fitting, welding, and following WPS guidelines. A minimum of 2 years in structural steel fabrication and ability to read weld symbols are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication preferred.
• Experience in an AISC, AWS, ASME, or API-certified fabrication environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of structural steel fitting and fabrication processes.
• Experience with welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW preferred.
• Understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel preferred.
• AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code experience is a plus.
• Ability to successfully complete welder qualification testing in multiple positions.

Responsibilities

• Fit and fabricate structural steel components according to drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings.
• Perform layout, cutting, fitting, and welding tasks.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and quality standards.
• Operate fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Blueprint reading

Welding (SMAW FCAW GMAW GTAW)

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/trade schooling preferred

Tools

Press brakes

Shears

Ironworkers

Drill presses/magnetic drills

Oxyfuel and plasma cutting

Job description

Advantage Steel Fabrication – Saxonburg, PA

Advantage Steel Fabrication is looking for an experienced Fabricator / Fitter to join our team in Saxonburg, PA. This position is responsible for fitting and fabricating structural steel components used in construction and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has experience working with structural steel, can read fabrication drawings, and takes pride in producing quality work in a safe, team-oriented environment.

Position Details

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Overtime: Available as needed

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Profit sharing
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Responsibilities:

• Fit and fabricate structural steel components according to drawings and specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings
• Perform layout, cutting, fitting, and welding tasks
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and quality standards
• Operate fabrication equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication preferred
• Experience in an AISC, AWS, ASME, or API-certified fabrication environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols
• Knowledge of structural steel fitting and fabrication processes
• Experience with welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW preferred
• Understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel preferred
• AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code experience is a plus
• Ability to successfully complete welder qualification testing in multiple positions
• Experience operating fabrication equipment, including:
  • Press brakes
  • Shears
  • Ironworkers
  • Drill presses/magnetic drills
  • Oxyfuel and plasma cutting equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school education preferred

About Advantage Steel Fabrication:

Advantage Steel Fabrication specializes in structural steel fabrication and custom steel solutions. Our team produces components for projects including bridges, buildings, foundation systems, locks and dams, and other specialized structures.

We are looking for skilled trades professionals who want stable work, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that support communities throughout the region.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects, and in a heavy manufacturing facility with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Location: Saxonburg, PA 16056

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