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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Welder/Fitter to join our team in the steel industry at our facility located in Lancaster, PA, 17603. If you have a passion for welding and fitting, and are looking to contribute to a dynamic and supportive work environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding and fitting tasks on various steel components and structures.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
  • Ensure all welds are completed to industry standards and specifications.
  • Conduct quality checks on completed work to ensure accuracy and integrity.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving any fabrication issues that arise.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in welding preferred.
  • Proven experience as a welder/fitter in the steel industry.
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Valid welding certification is a plus.
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How this job compares in Bausman, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Pennsylvania, whose middle half runs $27–$37/hr across 96 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 56% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Bausman, PA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Bausman, 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 254 other active welding openings from 158 employers. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), and TradeWorx (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 $30/hr and York at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder/Fitter Steel industry figures were last recalculated when this page was built.