Industrial Welder / Millwright – Pipe & Structural Welding

Murphy's Family Staffing•Palmyra, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Murphy's Family Staffing is recruiting an experienced Industrial Welder / Millwright for an established industrial mechanical contractor based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. This is a permanent, direct-hire, full-time position performing welding, fabrication, equipment installation, maintenance, and mechanical work at manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, and commercial jobsites. It is not a production or assembly-line welding role. The position includes shop and field welding and fabrication of carbon steel, stainless steel, and other industrial metals; structural welding and repairs; industrial piping installation and modification; and millwright work involving industrial machinery, conveyors, bearings, shafts, drives, and mechanical systems. Work may also include machinery installation and alignment, structural supports, equipment relocation, and industrial maintenance projects. The role pays $30–$40 per hour based on experience. It offers year-round work, overtime opportunities, and medical, dental, and vision insurance after a waiting period. Work is typically at industrial facilities within 75 miles of the Palmyra office, with occasional overnight travel possible. Applicants must be comfortable working at different jobsites and performing physically active industrial construction and maintenance work.

Requirements

5–10 years of relevant industrial mechanical or welding experience, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
Proven hands-on welding or metal fabrication experience in industrial or mechanical applications.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
Familiarity with industrial machinery, equipment, piping, or structural components.
Ability to perform quality work independently with supervisory oversight.
Reliable transportation to jobsites.
Must supply and maintain required personal tools.
Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and commitment to safety.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and occasional nights as project needs require.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Comfort working at different industrial facilities rather than reporting to the same shop every day.

Nice To Haves

TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), and MIG (GMAW) welding.
Carbon steel and stainless steel pipe welding.
Sanitary stainless steel tube welding.
Structural steel welding and fabrication.
Industrial pipefitting, layout, and fit-up.
Millwright or industrial maintenance experience.
Conveyor installation and equipment repair.
Bearings, drives, shafts, machinery alignment, and leveling.
Rigging, crane signaling, and aerial lift operation.
Industrial plant shutdowns, mechanical installations, or field service work.

Responsibilities

Perform quality welding in shop and field environments.
Weld and fabricate carbon steel, stainless steel, and other industrial metals.
Perform structural welding, fabrication, and repairs.
Cut, grind, fit, prepare, and assemble metal components.
Use welding machines, plasma cutters, torches, grinders, and fabrication equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
Assist with industrial piping installation, repairs, and modifications.
Perform pipe preparation, cutting, fitting, and layout.
Weld carbon steel and stainless steel piping as qualified.
Work on industrial fluid-handling and process piping systems.
Install, repair, service, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment.
Work with conveyors, bearings, shafts, drives, and industrial mechanical systems.
Assist with machinery installation, alignment, and leveling.
Install or modify structural supports, platforms, and equipment frames.
Assist with mechanical demolition, equipment relocation, and industrial maintenance projects.
Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and material-handling equipment.
Work safely at industrial facilities and complete site-specific safety training.