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Overview

Conn-Weld Industries, established in Princeton, WV in 1975, is a global leader in providing custom-engineered separation and sizing equipment. They serve diverse industries like mining, agriculture, and mineral processing, and are known for their high-quality, precision-machined screens. The Welder is responsible for joining metal components using various welding techniques to fabricate and repair products according to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding tasks using various welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core) as required.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
  • Set up and operate welding equipment, including welding machines, torches, and related tools.
  • Prepare materials for welding, including cutting, grinding, and cleaning.
  • Weld components in various positions (horizontal, vertical, overhead).
  • Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components.
  • Inspect welds for quality, including visual inspection and use of measuring tools.
  • Repair and maintain welding equipment.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Ensure welds meet quality standards and specifications.
  • Perform quality checks and document results.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections.

Requirements

  • Maintain accurate records of work performed.
  • Contribute to team efforts to meet production goals.
  • Proficiency in various welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core).
  • Knowledge of welding symbols, blueprints, and WPS.
  • Understanding of metal properties and welding metallurgy.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
  • Ability to set up and operate welding equipment.
  • Ability to perform welding tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Ability to use measuring tools and inspection equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Welding certification(s) preferred.
  • Formal welding training from a trade school or technical college is a plus.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and fumes.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
  • Require prolonged standing, walking, and lifting 50 pounds materials.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
  • Potential for shift work and overtime.
  • Awareness of moving machinery and industrial hazards is essential.
  • Monday – Thursday or Tuesday - Friday 2nd shift 10-hour shifts.

Benefits

401k
Dental
Health Insurance
PTO
Vision
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How this job compares in Princeton, WV

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 35% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across West Virginia, where the middle half runs $29–$39/hr across 10 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Princeton, WV

Princeton, WV is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across West Virginia as a whole we're tracking 15 other active welding openings from 12 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across West Virginia.

The most active employers in West Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Jennmar (3) and Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, 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. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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