Welder And Fabricator

Metal Fabricator/WelderRapidly growing company in Lancaster, PA is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator/Welder to join their team! Paying $30-35/hr based on experience and weld test. Employee first culture, offering 401k match, multiple health insurance options, 10 paid holidays and competitive PTO.1st shift: 6am - 4pm, Monday - FridayJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our team. This position requires advanced welding and fabrication expertise, with responsibilities including complex layout, fit-up, troubleshooting, and quality control of structural steel and miscellaneous metal projects. The ideal candidate will work independently from detailed shop drawings and specifications, consistently producing high-quality weldments and serving as a technical resource and mentor within the fabrication department.ResponsibilitiesIndependently plan, lay out, fit, fabricate, weld, and finish complex structural steel and miscellaneous metal assemblies.Perform advanced MIG or TIG welding in accordance with company procedures, project specifications, applicable codes, and approved welding procedures.Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials within the welders certification and demonstrated capability.Interpret complex shop drawings, including weld symbols, tolerances, assemblies, sections, details, bill of materials, finish requirements, and fabrication notes.Review drawings and specifications before production; identify missing dimensions, conflicts, material concerns, weld-access issues, sequencing risks, and potential fabrication problems.Establish efficient fabrication plans, including material layout, fit-up strategy, jigging, clamping, weld sequencing, distortion control, and inspection points.Produce welds that meet established visual, dimensional, and structural-quality standards.Inspect work during fabrication and before completion to verify dimensions, fit, weld quality, finish, and compliance with drawings.Perform complex fit-up work involving multi-piece assemblies, compound angles, curves, mitered members, architectural components, and precision tolerances.Use advanced measuring and layout tools, such as digital levels, calipers, angle finders, squares, templates, gauges, layout tools, and specialty inspection tools.Diagnose and correct advanced welding and fabrication issues, including warping, weld discontinuities, alignment problems, material mismatch, weld-access limitations, and tolerance failures.Work collaboratively with supervisors, project managers, estimators, detailers, quality personnel, and field teams to resolve production issues.Essential SkillsProven proficiency in MIG welding, TIG welding, or both, based on assigned position requirements.Advanced ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements.Strong working knowledge of weld joint design, filler metals, shielding gases, preheat requirements, weld sequence, distortion control, and weld-defect prevention.Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring ability.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical certificate, apprenticeship, or advanced welding education strongly preferred.Five or more years of progressively responsible welding and fabrication experience in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, industrial fabrication, architectural metals, precision fabrication, or a similar environment preferred.Current or demonstrated ability to obtain applicable welding certifications such as AWS D1.1 Structural Steel, AWS D1.6 Structural Stainless Steel, AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum.Why Work Here?Join a fast-growing company that has been in business since 2020 and is expanding rapidly. We offer a competitive benefits package including health and dental plan options after 60 days, a 401k with a 3% match, 10 paid holidays, and a $2,000 yearly education grant for advanced studies. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and listen to music with ear buds while working. Our company is committed to fostering a positive work-life balance and encouraging professional growth.Work EnvironmentWork in a manufacturing environment during the 1st shift from 6am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Regularly stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and frequently lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Work around welding fumes, heat, sparks, noise, dust, and moving equipment while using required PPE.Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, PA.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)