Posted July 27, 2026
Welder
Thompson Fabrication LLC
Wheatland, PA, US
Full Time
20USD - 24USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Day Shift
10hrs
Experienced MIG Welder – Container Fabrication
Pay: $20-24 based on experience
Type: Full-time
Location: Wheatland, PA
Shift: Day shift only, 10hrs, 40 to 50 hours per week
Why This JobWe build sealed containers where the weld quality is the priority — no shortcuts, no leaks, no comebacks. If you take pride in a clean bead and want to work alongside other skilled welders who hold the same standard, this is a shop where that craftsmanship actually matters and gets noticed. You'll work in a tight 2–3 person crew, moving containers down the line, with real ownership over your section of the work.
This is not entry-level. We're looking for welders who already know their way around a MIG gun and don't need to be taught the basics.
What You'll Be Doing- Running .045" and .052" bare wire MIG on container fabrication, completely welding up units after tacking
- Welding side posts, stitches (tack to tack, zero holes), end caps, corner wraps, and double-pass hinge welds
- Welding in every position — flat, vertical, overhead
- Grinding welds and end caps to a clean finish
- Reading production schedules and hitting a 1-hour finish-weld target per standard container
- Operating an overhead crane and working from a ladder in and out of containers
- 3–5+ years of MIG welding experience, ideally in fabrication or heavy steel work
- Ability to set up and dial in your own MIG welder rather than working off someone else's settings
- Comfort welding in multiple positions, including overhead and confined spaces
- Working knowledge of plate/gauge thickness (able to tell ¼" from 7 ga., 10 ga., and 12 ga. on sight)
- Tape measure proficiency for layout
- Physical ability to lift/carry up to 60 lbs, climb ladders, and work in a constant state of alertness
- Ability to pass a hands-on welding test
- A team mindset — this role runs as a 2–3 person crew and depends on everyone pulling their weight
- Experience with sealed/leak-critical welding
- Speed without sacrificing quality — our benchmark is a clean, sealed container within 1 hour
- Fabrication knowledge beyond welding alone
- Health Insurance- 75% covered by the company
- 401k with match
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Company Events
Day Shift
10hrs
