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Posted August 23, 2026

Structural Steel Welder (AWS D1.1)

Cannonball Recruiting LLC
Reading, PA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Welder (AWS D1.1)

Pay: $22–$34/hr. (depending on experience and certifications)
Shift: 1st shift – 5:00 AM start, 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday

Job Summary

Conduct welding of structural steel components for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. This role requires strong Flux Core welding skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality while working with heavy steel assemblies.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of structural steel welding experience required
  • Flux Core (FCAW) welding experience required
  • Experience with GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW is a plus
  • Current or prior AWS welding certifications preferred, particularly D1.1/D1.5
  • Experience in an AISC-certified fabrication shop preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, WPSs, and shop drawings
  • Ability to safely work with overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy steel assemblies

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Weld structural steel and bridge components using FCAW, GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW in accordance with AWS D1.1 requirements
  • Read and interpret weld symbols, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and shop drawings
  • Perform weld preparation, grinding, gouging, and cleanup as required
  • Inspect welds for quality and ensure work meets specified standards and requirements
  • Safely operate and work around overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy steel assemblies

Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO / Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Training and Continuing Education
  • Overtime Opportunities

Fabrication Shop Perks

  • Daily snack & drink allowance
  • Annual safety boot allowance
  • Annual prescription safety glasses program
  • Lunch provided every other Friday

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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