Welding Fabricator for Geotechnical Drilling Assemblies

Apex Geotech Drilling; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced welder to fabricate structural steel for drilling equipment. You will produce welds on heavy assemblies, align to prints, and ensure weld quality per WPS. The role requires interpreting weld symbols, setting up equipment, and maintaining tool condition.

Your background should include 2+ years in manufacturing welding, MIG and TIG experience, and familiarity with high-strength steels. Safety and PPE compliance are essential in this busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of welding in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MIG; TIG experience preferred.
• Comfortable reading weld drawings and symbols.
• AWS D1.1 certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with chrome-moly or other high-strength steels.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural welds on heavy assemblies for drill rigs and related equipment, aligned to prints and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Configure equipment, select filler materials, and validate settings before production runs.
• Assess weld quality, remedy defects, and document rework as required.
• Finish welds by grinding and blending to meet final dimensional and cosmetic standards.
• Translate fabrication drawings and weld symbols into accurate fit-ups and final assemblies.
• Keep machines and tools in peak condition through routine care and troubleshooting.
• Champion safety by following hot work rules and wearing all required PPE.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Weld symbols reading

SMAW welding

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

SMAW welding equipment

Job description

Build what goes beneath the surfaceHelp fabricate the structural steel components that power geotechnical drilling operations. In this role, you’ll combine MIG, TIG, and stick (SMAW) techniques to deliver strong, clean, specification-driven weldments that stand up in the field.Your impactProduce structural welds on heavy assemblies for drill rigs and related equipment, aligned to prints and welding procedure specifications (WPS).Configure equipment, select the correct filler materials, and validate settings before production runs.Assess weld quality, remedy defects, and document rework as required.Finish welds by grinding and blending to meet final dimensional and cosmetic standards.Translate fabrication drawings and weld symbols into accurate fit-ups and final assemblies.Keep machines and tools in peak condition through routine care and troubleshooting.Champion safety by following hot work rules and wearing all required PPE.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.2+ years of welding in a manufacturing environment.Proficient in MIG; TIG experience preferred.Comfortable reading weld drawings and symbols.Preferred credentialsAWS D1.1 certification.Hands-on experience with chrome-moly or other high-strength steels.TIG certification.Physical demands & environmentPlan for 8–10 hours of standing per day and routine exposure to weld fumes, UV light, heat, and sparks. Full PPE is mandatory, including welding helmet, gloves, and flame-resistant apparel.