Nucor Towers & Structures Fitter Welder 1
Location
Hazleton, PA
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Posted on October 10, 2026
Job Description
Overview
Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS), a division of Nucor, is seeking applicants for welding openings in West Hazleton, PA. The positions require moderate to heavy lifting and a commitment to safety in a drug-free environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding tasks in a physically demanding environment.
- Uphold safety practices, policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Manufacturing, forklift or overhead crane experience preferred.
- Mig Flux core Welding Experience preferred.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Profit Sharing
- Retirement Savings
- Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Information
- Onsite job fair on July 23rd at 225 Kiwannis Boulevard West Hazleton, PA 18202.
- Candidates must be willing to work either 1st or 2nd shift for a 24/7 operation.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Profit Sharing
Retirement Savings
Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement
How this job compares in Hazleton, PA
Pay in context
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$38/hr across 90 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 Hazleton, PA
Hazleton, 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 228 other active welding openings from 143 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.
The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), TradeWorx (6), and Mission Critical Group (6). 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 $35/hr and York 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 and Flux-Core work. 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.
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