Welder I

Heidelberg Materials North America; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Pension

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a skilled welder to perform layout work and all types of welding, primarily stick welding, on large and mobile equipment. The role includes night maintenance and strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations in line with company policies.

Certification for 3G/4G is required. The position offers union benefits, paid vacations, sick leave, holidays, and a pension plan as part of comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years welding experience.
• Must pass welding certification.
• Able to use oxygen/acetylene torches.
• Horizontal, vertical, overhead welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout work and all types of welding, mainly stick welding.
• Work on large equipment and mobile equipment.
• Assist in maintenance work at night.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and with company policies.
• Must pass certification for 3G, 4G.

Skills

Welding experience

Torch usage (Oxygen/Acetylene)

Arc welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding certification

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform layout work and all types of welding, mainly stick welding
• Work on large equipment and mobile equipment
• Assist in maintenance work at night
• Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures
• Must pass certification for 3G,4G

What Are We Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years welding experience
• Must pass welding certification
• Able to use oxygen/acetylene torches
• Horizontal and Vertical, Overhead, and arc welding experience

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $30.67 + $0.50 Shift Diff per hour.
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pension.
• Union paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID

JR10019913

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.