Structural Steel Welder
- Reading, PA, United States
$22 to $34 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $22 to $34 USD / hour
- Experience
- 2+ years structural steel welding experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Job details
$22 - $34 an hour
Referral program, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program
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Full-time
Overtime, 10 hour shift
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Full job description
Structural Steel Welder - Bridge Fabrication (AWS D1.5)
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Pay: $22-$34/hour (based on experience & certifications)
Schedule: 5:00 AM start | 10-hour shifts |30 minute lunch
Facility: 75,000 SF AISC Advanced Bridge Certified fabrication shop (growing)
Build America's Bridges. Build a Career with Purpose.
JGM Fabricators & Constructors is an AISC Advanced Bridge Certified Fabrication Shop expanding to support complex, high-profile bridge projects across the U.S. We are hiring structural steel welders who take pride in safety, quality, and precision-and want a career that supports long-term financial well-being.
Our teams fabricate Lift Bridges, Railroad Bridges, Trestle Bridges, Bus Terminals, Main Spans, and Approaches, all built to AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards.
Experience Required
- 2+ years structural steel welding experience
- Current or prior AWS welding certifications preferred (D1.1 / D1.5)
- AISC fabrication shop experience preferred
- Strong focus on weld quality, accuracy, and safety
- Ability to work in a team-driven, safety-first environment Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Weld bridge components using FCAW, GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW in accordance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Code
- Interpret weld symbols, WPSs, and shop drawings
- Perform weld prep, grinding, gouging, and cleanup as required
- Work safely with overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy plate assemblies
- Maintain compliance with AISC, AWS, and OSHA safety standards
Why JGM
- Work on iconic infrastructure projects that matter
- Safety and quality are non-negotiable
- Clear paths for certifications, advancement, and leadership
- A company that believes hard work should lead to financial stability and opportunity
- A place you can retire from
- Learn more about our Apprentice to Millionaire Program
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay ($22-$34/hr)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous employee referral program
- Training and continuing education
Fabrication Shop Perks
- Daily snack & drink allowance
- Annual safety boot allowance (on-site truck visit)
- Annual prescription safety glasses program
- Overtime available
- Lunch provided every other Friday
More about this job
Skills
- AWS
- Welding
- Work as a team
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Leadership