MIG Welder | $30 - $35 hr
Location
AMBRIDGE, PA
Employment Type
Temporary
Required Skills & Certifications
MIG Welding
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Posted on August 25, 2026
Job Description
TradeWorX is hiring experienced MIG Welders for a strong-paying opportunity in the Ambridge, PA area. We are looking for welders who are confident working with heavy steel, structural components, beams, and thick plate. This is a first-shift position paying $30.00 $35.00 per hour, with weekend overtime available as needed. If you have solid MIG welding or structural fabrication experience and are looking for steady, well-paid work, we want to speak with you. Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX): Health coverage options Dental and vision options 401K option Company-paid group life insurance Paid holidays after eligibility requirements PTO earned by hours worked Pay & Schedule: Pay: $35.00 $40.00 per hour Shift: First shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 7: 00 AM 3: 30 PM Overtime: Weekend overtime available as needed Job Duties: Perform MIG welding on heavy steel and structural components. Weld plate ranging from approximately 1/2 inch to 3 inches thick. Work with wide-flange beams ranging from approximately 6 inches to 20 inches. Complete welding work in a heavy fabrication environment. Produce consistent welds while following fabrication and safety requirements. Requirements: Previous MIG welding experience with heavy steel, structural steel, or similar fabrication. Experience working with thick plate and/or structural components. Ability to discuss previous welding projects, materials, and responsibilities during an interview. Reliable transportation to the Ambridge, PA area. Dependable attendance and ability to work the required first-shift schedule. Availability for weekend overtime when needed. Ideal Candidate: MIG Welder, Structural Welder, Fabrication Welder, or similar welding background. Comfortable welding heavier material rather than primarily light-gauge production work. Experience with structural steel, beams, plate, or heavy fabrication. Reliable, safety-focused, and ready for steady first-shift work. How to Apply: Apply now. Call/text 412-315-5701 or reply with your name, trade, and location. #TradeWorX #WorkWithTheBest #TradeWorX-Pittsburgh #WorkingForYou
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401k
Dental
Vision
PTO
How this job compares in AMBRIDGE, PA
Pay in context
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$32/hr across 150 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
The local market in AMBRIDGE, PA
AMBRIDGE, PA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 232 other active welding openings from 150 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.
TradeWorx currently has 3 other openings live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (11), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $30/hr, York at $27/hr, and Lancaster at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
What you'll be running
This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.
See all MIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.
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