Welder/Fabricator

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking Shop Welders/Fabricators for an immediate start in Quakertown, PA

WEEKLY PAY -- Temp - To - Hire

• PAY: $20-$33/hour (based upon experience)
• HOURS: Shifts will be 10-hour workdays, 4 days per week
• SCHEDULE: Workdays will be Monday-Thursday; 3:30PM – 2:00AM
• START DATE: ASAP
• DURATION: Temp-to-Hire

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Shop Welder/Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the fabrication and operational testing of custom equipment and machines. You will work with a variety of tools, machinery, and welding processes to produce high-quality components that meet engineering specifications. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to precision and safety. Mostly MIG welding in a shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication & Assembly

• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, erection drawings, and weld symbols.
• Layout, fit, and fabricate structural steel components including, sheet metal, and panels
• Beams, columns, braces. sheet metal, and bridge welding code
• Perform accurate measurements, layout, and marking using tapes, squares, levels, and layout tools.
• Assemble components using clamps, fixtures, and jigs to meet dimensional tolerances.Welding & Cutting
• Perform welding in accordance with shop drawings
• Perform thermal cutting and grinding as required.
• Maintain weld quality and appearance to meet visual and dimensional inspection criteria.
• Correct weld defects when identified.

Quality & Documentation

• Fabricate work in accordance with AISC Quality Management System requirements.
• Verify material heat numbers, piece marks, and orientation.
• Perform self-inspection of work and correct issues before QC inspection.
• Communicate discrepancies in drawings or materials to supervision.

Safety & Teamwork

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Use proper PPE and follow lockout/tagout and rigging procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work collaboratively with foremen, welders, fitters, and QC personnel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication, bridge welding and welding sheet metal
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and weld symbols.
• Proficiency in layout, fitting, and fabrication of structural steel.
• Welding experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication tolerances and quality requirements.
• Dependable, safety-oriented, and quality-focused.

Preferred Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–5 years of machine fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with sheet metal, structural steel and bridge welding
• Welding certification required

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have reliable transportation to the job site
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!

INDO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person