Bridge Welding Specialist (AWS D1.5)

Job Description

Job Description

Bridge Welding Specialist (AWS D1.5) Where you’ll work

Location: Sinking Spring, PA

Facility: 75,000 sq. ft. AISC Advanced Bridge Certified fabrication shop that’s actively expanding to take on more large, complex builds.

Compensation & schedule

Pay: $22–$34 per hour, depending on experience and certifications

Schedule: Start at 5:00 AM, work 10-hour days, with a 30-minute lunch

About the role

Picture your morning: you clock in before sunrise, review shop drawings and WPSs for the day’s bridge components, then strike your first arc. By mid-morning, you’re laying down code-compliant welds on heavy plate assemblies for lift spans and trestles, coordinating with teammates and crane operators to position fixtures safely. The pride comes when you see those pieces shipped out to become core parts of iconic infrastructure across the country.

What you’ll build

At JGM Fabricators & Constructors—an AISC Advanced Bridge Certified shop—you’ll help fabricate lift bridges, railroad bridges, trestle structures, bus terminals, main spans, and approaches that meet rigorous AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards.

Core responsibilities

• Weld structural bridge components using FCAW , GMAW/MIG , SAW , and SMAW processes to AWS D1.5 requirements
• Read and interpret weld symbols, WPSs, and shop drawings with precision
• Handle weld prep, grinding, gouging, and post-weld cleanup
• Operate safely around overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy plate assemblies
• Comply with AISC , AWS , and OSHA standards in a safety-first environment

Experience that sets you up for success

• 2+ years of structural steel welding experience
• Current or prior AWS certifications (D1.1 / D1.5) preferred
• Background in an AISC bridge or structural fabrication shop is a plus
• Uncompromising attention to weld quality, accuracy, and safety
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Why join JGM

• Contribute to high-visibility infrastructure that truly matters
• A culture where safety and quality are never optional
• Clear pathways for certifications, advancement, and leadership roles
• We believe hard work should translate into financial stability and opportunity—this is a place you can build a long-term career
• Ask about our Apprentice to Millionaire Program

Benefits & perks

• Competitive hourly wages ($22–$34/hr)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust employee referral bonus
• Training and continuing education

Fabrication shop extras

• Daily snack and beverage allowance
• Annual safety boot stipend (on-site truck visit)
• Annual prescription safety glasses program
• Overtime opportunities
• Lunch provided every other Friday

Who thrives here

• Welders who care deeply about safety, quality, and reputation
• Craft professionals seeking a career—not just a job—building America’s infrastructure
• Team players motivated to grow skills, earnings, and leadership potential

Tools & proficiencies

• Proficient with welding setups for production
• Knowledge of AISC and AWS codes
• Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welders and overhead cranes

Bring your focus, your craft, and your pride—we’ll provide the projects, the team, and the growth path.