Lead Welder

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Lead Welder Location: Huntingdon, PA Schedule:Monday-Friday Job Summary D.C. Goodman & Sons' work spans fabrication, structural steel, commercial mechanical/piping systems, and fire protection installs.We'rehiring a Lead Welder to handle both shop fabrication and field welding on commercial/industrial job sites — including hospitals, colleges, and industrial facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced welder ready to guide a crew while continuing to work in the field and shop. Key Responsibilities Perform structural and pipe welding using stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) processes as the job requires Fabricate steel components in the shop and erect/weld structural steel on job sites Read blueprints and fabrication drawings to lay out cuts, drill holes, and fit pieces precisely before welding Inspect welds for quality, penetration, and code compliance; correct substandard work Lead a crew of welders/fabricators — assigning tasks, setting pace, and ensuring work meets spec and schedule Train and mentor less experienced welders and apprentices on technique, safety, and drawing interpretation Coordinate withforemenand project managers on job sequencing, especially on multi-trade sites Enforce welding-specific safety practices (fire watch, ventilation, PPE, hot work permits) Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment, flagging service/replacement needs Qualifications Required: 7-10+ years welding experience, spanning both structural/commercial fabrication and pipe welding 2-3+ years of crew leadership, training, or mentoring experience Proficiencyin stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) welding Experience reading structural drawings and fitting/aligning steel members Precision fabrication skills (exact cuts,accuratehole drilling, tight-tolerance fit-up) Comfort welding in varied conditions (outdoor, overhead, tight spaces, seasonal weather) OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Valid driver's license Preferred: Documented qualification across SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes Hot work / fire watch safety training Willingness to complete ormaintainwelder qualification testing per AWS/ASME codes