MIG Welder | Structural Steel Fabrication |1st Shift

Location

Springdale, PA

Employment Type

Temporary

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG Welding
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Posted on October 9, 2026

Job Description

Structural MIG Welder –Shop Fabrication Location: Springdale, PA Pay: $20.00–$26.00 per hour Shift: 1st Shift TradeWorX is hiring a Structural MIG Welder for a first-shift opportunity in a steel fabrication shop in Springdale, PA. This position focuses on MIG welding structural and miscellaneous steel components used in commercial and industrial construction. Projects may include steel beams, staircases, handrails, railings, and custom steel assemblies. We are looking for a dependable welder with hands-on MIG experience who takes pride in producing strong, consistent welds and working safely in a fabrication shop environment. Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX) TradeWorX offers the following benefit options and programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 & Overtime Pay: $20.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Overtime availability and expectations will be discussed during screening. Schedule First shift / daytime schedule Shop-based position in Springdale, PA Job Duties Perform MIG welding on structural steel and miscellaneous fabricated steel components. Weld materials used in staircases, handrails, railings, beams, and other steel assemblies. Prepare steel surfaces and joints for welding. Follow shop instructions, measurements, and fabrication specifications. Inspect completed welds for consistency, quality, and proper appearance. Assist with material preparation, fitting, grinding, and general fabrication tasks as assigned. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Requirements Previous hands-on MIG welding experience with steel. Experience in a welding shop, metal fabrication facility, or similar production environment. Ability to produce consistent welds and recognize basic weld quality concerns. Familiarity with welding equipment, grinders, measuring tools, and proper PPE. Ability to follow instructions and work safely around steel fabrication equipment. Ability to reliably commute to Springdale, PA, for first shift. Structural steel fabrication experience and basic blueprint reading skills preferred. Ideal Candidate Has experience welding structural steel, heavy steel components, or miscellaneous steel fabrications. Has worked on items such as beams, railings, staircases, supports, or similar assemblies. Understands proper welding preparation and takes pride in weld quality. Is dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a hands-on fabrication shop. Can work effectively with shop fabricators and other welding personnel. How to Apply Apply now. Call/text 724-961-8211 or reply with your name, trade, and location. #TradeWorX #WorkWithTheBest #TradeWorX-Pittsburgh

Benefits

401k
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Springdale, 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 $24–$33/hr across 108 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 Springdale, PA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Springdale, PA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 197 other active welding openings from 133 employers. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

TradeWorx currently has 6 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 TradeWorx (6), JB Poindexter Company (6), and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (5). 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. 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 structural welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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