Industrial Welder / Millwright – Pipe & Structural Welding

Murphy's Family Staffing•Palmyra, PA

14d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Murphy’s Family Staffing is recruiting experienced Industrial Welders / Millwrights for an established industrial mechanical contractor based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. This is a hands-on, 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 position. The role includes shop and field welding and metal fabrication; assisting with industrial piping installation and repair; installing, servicing, and maintaining machinery; and supporting mechanical demolition, equipment relocation, and industrial maintenance projects. Work takes place at different industrial facilities, generally within 75 miles of the Palmyra office, with occasional overnight travel possible. The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week and typical workdays of eight or more hours. Overtime and weekend work are regularly available; occasional night shifts and emergency call-ins may be necessary, and project schedules can require five to seven workdays per week. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to different jobsites and supplying and maintaining their required personal tools. The work is physically active and may take place indoors or outdoors and in varying weather conditions. Duties may involve ladders, scaffolding, lifts, elevated platforms, confined or restricted spaces, lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and using tools throughout the workday. Required protective equipment and site-specific safety training are part of the job. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Requirements

Five to ten 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.
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.
Experience with 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.
Travel to and work at industrial jobsites, generally within a 75-mile radius of the Palmyra office.