Structural Steel Welder – Flux Core (FCAW)

JGM•Coatesville, PA

3d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

JGM is hiring experienced Flux-Core Structural Welders for our fabrication shops in Coatesville, PA and Sinking Spring, PA. Our welders perform hands-on structural steel fabrication in an indoor shop environment, including material preparation, grinding, gouging, fit-up support, welding, and weld repair. The primary welding process is dual-shield FCAW using 1/16" wire on carbon structural steel. The Coatesville location focuses on AWS D1.1 beam and column fabrication, while Sinking Spring specializes in AWS D1.5 bridge fabrication, requiring welds to pass UT inspection.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of hands-on FCAW experience on structural steel
Demonstrated experience welding carbon structural steel
Ability to successfully complete JGM's applicable weld test
Experience working to AWS D1.1 (for Coatesville)
Experience with structural beam and column fabrication (for Coatesville)
Experience working to AWS D1.5 (for Sinking Spring)
Bridge or heavy structural fabrication experience strongly preferred (for Sinking Spring)
Ability to produce welds capable of passing Ultrasonic Testing (UT) (for Sinking Spring)
Ability to weld in the positions required by the work, including vertical and overhead as applicable
Ability to read structural drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication details
Working knowledge of AWS structural welding requirements
Comfortable working independently and maintaining consistent weld quality
Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work the required overtime schedule
Ability to pass required background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Experience with FCAW dual-shield welding strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform structural steel welding on beams, columns, bridge components, connections, and other fabricated steel members
Weld carbon structural steel using FCAW, with additional processes potentially including SMAW, GMAW, and SAW depending on the project
Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required
Prepare material by cleaning, grinding, gouging, and performing other necessary weld-preparation activities
Read and interpret shop drawings, weld symbols, joint details, and fabrication requirements
Set up welding equipment and select appropriate wire, gas, amperage, and other settings
Inspect your own work for weld quality, including undercut, porosity, profile, spatter, and other visible defects
Repair welds identified as non-conforming by QC or a CWI
Maintain required welder qualifications and successfully complete applicable weld testing
Follow all shop safety procedures, hot-work requirements, and PPE standards
Maintain welding equipment, leads, tools, and work areas in safe operating condition
Assist with other fabrication-related duties as production needs require