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Overview

We are hiring experienced Structural Steel Fitters and Welder-Fitters for a steel fabrication shop in York, PA. These positions involve preparing, fitting, and welding structural steel components using blueprints, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Read and follow blueprints, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Measure, mark, align, and fit steel components for fabrication.
  • Perform structural steel fitting and welding based on the assigned position.
  • Set up and operate a track torch for steel cutting.
  • Operate and maintain welding machines, fabrication tools, and related equipment.
  • Inspect completed work for proper dimensions, alignment, and quality.
  • Work with production team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines.
  • Keep the work area organized and follow established shop safety procedures.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in structural steel fabrication, fitting, or welding.
  • Structural Steel Fitters: Minimum of 3 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
  • Welder-Fitters: Previous hands-on experience with structural steel fitting and welding.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Knowledge of welding methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Ability to set up and operate a track torch.
  • Welder-Fitter candidates must be able to pass required Flux Core welding tests.
  • AWS or other relevant welding certifications are preferred.
  • Strong measuring, layout, and fitting skills.
  • Good communication and ability to work with a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Location: York, PA
  • Shift: 1st Shift
  • Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
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How this job compares in York, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 17% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Pennsylvania, where the middle half runs $27–$37/hr across 96 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 21% 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 York, PA

York, PA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 254 other active welding openings from 159 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in York, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

Qualdoc 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 (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 $27/hr. York is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Flux-Core. 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.

See all structural welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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