Structural Steel Welder (AWS D1.1)
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JGM
Coatesville, PA, US
Summary
Weld bridge components using various welding processes in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards. Perform weld preparation, cleanup, and maintain compliance with AISC and OSHA safety regulations.
Job Description
Structural Steel Welder – Fabrication (AWS D1.1)
Location: Coatesville, PA
Pay: $22–$34/hour (based on experience & certifications)
Schedule: 5:00 AM start | 10-hour shifts | 30 minute lunch
Facility: 65,000 SF AISC Advanced fabrication shop (growing)
Build America--- Build a Career with Purpose.
JGM Fabricators & Constructors is an AISC Advanced Certified Fabrication Shop expanding to support complex, high-profile bridge projects across the U.S. We are hiring structural steel welders who take pride in safety, quality, and precision—and want a career that supports long-term financial well-being.
Our teams fabricate steel for Data centers, stadiums, conveyor structures, and automated-racking systems.
Experience Required
- 2+ years structural steel welding experience
- Current or prior AWS welding certifications preferred (D1.1 / D1.5)
- AISC fabrication shop experience preferred
- Strong focus on weld quality, accuracy, and safety
- Ability to work in a team-driven, safety-first environment Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Weld bridge components using FCAW, GMAW/MIG, SAW, and SMAW in accordance with AWS D1.1
- Interpret weld symbols, WPSs, and shop drawings
- Perform weld prep, grinding, gouging, and cleanup as required
- Work safely with overhead cranes, fixtures, and heavy plate assemblies
- Maintain compliance with AISC, AWS, and OSHA safety standards
Why JGM
- Work on iconic infrastructure projects that matter
- Safety and quality are non-negotiable
- Clear paths for certifications, advancement, and leadership
- A company that believes hard work should lead to financial stability and opportunity
- A company you can retire from
- Learn more about our Apprentice to Millionaire Program
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay ($22-$34/hr)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous employee referral program
- Training and continuing education
Fabrication Shop Perks
- Daily snack & drink allowance
- Annual safety boot allowance (on-site truck visit)
- Annual prescription safety glasses program
- Overtime available
- Lunch provided every other Friday
Who Thrives Here
- Welders who care deeply about safety, quality, and reputation
- Craftsmen who want more than a job—a career building America
- Team players who want to grow skills, earnings, and leadership
#IND1
When the project is complex, the schedule is fixed, and failure is not an option — industrial owners call JGM.
We are a turnkey self-perform industrial construction and fabrication partner built for Fortune 500 owners who need more than a contractor. They need a team that engages early, controls every critical scope, and delivers with certainty in the most demanding environments on earth.
What makes JGM different:
We self-perform everything. Steel erection, structural fabrication, process piping, OEM equipment setting, precision alignment, heavy rigging and hauling, metal siding and roofing — executed by our own skilled workforce of ironworkers, fitters, welders, millwrights, and boilermakers. Single-source accountability from first plan to final bolt.
Safety and quality aren’t managed on our projects — they’re engineered into them. From early engagement through closeout, our Falcon Flight Plan ensures every phase is planned, controlled, and executed with safety as the foundation.
We specialize in solving what others won’t take on:
▸ Active operating facilities and live plant environments
▸ Critical outages and scheduled shutdowns
▸ Heavy, complex, high-consequence installations
▸ Precision, tolerance-driven work with no margin for error
Backed by 25+ years of proven execution:
▸ ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor — 2024 & 2025
▸ AISC Certified Fabricator (Structural Steel + Advanced Bridge + Fracture Critical Endorsement)
▸ AISC Certified Steel Erector
▸ ASME “S” & “R” Stamps
Founded in 2001 by Joseph Messner Jr. — fifth-generation steel and industrial construction — JGM has grown from a garage startup to a nationally trusted partner for owners in Mining & Minerals, Metals, and Power.
We don’t just build facilities. We build confidence.
WE CAN. WE WILL. WE DO.
Founded
2001
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Coatesville, PA
When the project is complex, the schedule is fixed, and failure is not an option — industrial owners call JGM.
We are a turnkey self-perform industrial construction and fabrication partner built for Fortune 500 owners who need more than a contractor. They need a team that engages early, controls every critical scope, and delivers with certainty in the most demanding environments on earth.
What makes JGM different:
We self-perform everything. Steel erection, structural fabrication, process piping, OEM equipment setting, precision alignment, heavy rigging and hauling, metal siding and roofing — executed by our own skilled workforce of ironworkers, fitters, welders, millwrights, and boilermakers. Single-source accountability from first plan to final bolt.
Safety and quality aren’t managed on our projects — they’re engineered into them. From early engagement through closeout, our Falcon Flight Plan ensures every phase is planned, controlled, and executed with safety as the foundation.
We specialize in solving what others won’t take on:
▸ Active operating facilities and live plant environments
▸ Critical outages and scheduled shutdowns
▸ Heavy, complex, high-consequence installations
▸ Precision, tolerance-driven work with no margin for error
Backed by 25+ years of proven execution:
▸ ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor — 2024 & 2025
▸ AISC Certified Fabricator (Structural Steel + Advanced Bridge + Fracture Critical Endorsement)
▸ AISC Certified Steel Erector
▸ ASME “S” & “R” Stamps
Founded in 2001 by Joseph Messner Jr. — fifth-generation steel and industrial construction — JGM has grown from a garage startup to a nationally trusted partner for owners in Mining & Minerals, Metals, and Power.
We don’t just build facilities. We build confidence.
WE CAN. WE WILL. WE DO.
Founded
2001
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Coatesville, PA