Question‑driven overview to see if this is your next move.
Quick facts
Where: Coatesville, PA
When: 5:00 AM start • 10‑hour shifts • Overtime available
Pay: $22–$34/hour (depends on experience, skill, certifications)
Shop: 65,000 SF AISC‑Certified structural steel fabrication facility
Is this you?
Do you bring 2+ years of structural steel welding experience? (Not an entry‑level role.)
Is hands‑on FCAW/Flux Core your wheelhouse?
Have you welded beams, columns, plate, and heavy assemblies to code?
Can you consistently hit AWS D1.1 quality requirements?
Are vertical and overhead positions part of your skill set?
Can you read weld symbols, WPSs, and fabrication/shop drawings without missing a beat?
Are you comfortable with weld prep, grinding, carbon arc gouging, and cleanup?
Bonus points for a current/previous AWS D1.1 certification and AISC shop experience.
Do you value quality, productivity, attendance, and safety every shift?
What will you tackle?
Execute FCAW structural welds on beams, columns, plates, connections, and fabricated assemblies
Deliver work that satisfies AWS D1.1 and JGM quality standards
Follow WPS requirements and interpret shop drawings accurately
Support fitting, perform grinding, gouging, and handle necessary repairs
Inspect your own welds and maintain high visual and structural quality
Work safely with overhead cranes, heavy steel, fixtures, and material‑handling equipment
Partner with fitters, machine operators, foremen, and QA to keep production flowing
Engage in safety and continuous‑improvement initiatives
Where your work goes
Join a team fabricating for data centers, steel mills, stadiums, conveyor systems, automated racking systems, and other complex heavy‑industrial facilities across the U.S.