Certified Structural Steel Welder – Bridge Fabrication (AWS D1.5)

Location: Sinking Spring, PA

Pay: $26–$34/hour (based on experience & certifications)

Schedule: 5:00 AM start | 10-hour shifts | ½-hour lunch

Facility: 60,000 SF AISC Advanced Bridge Certified fabrication shop (growing)

Build America’s Bridges. Build a Career with Purpose.

JGM Fabricators & Constructors is an AISC Advanced Bridge Certified Fabrication Shop expanding to support complex, high-profile bridge projects across the U.S. We are hiring certified 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 Lift Bridges, Railroad Bridges, Trestle Bridges, Bus Terminals, Main Spans, and Approaches, all built to AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards.

Experience Required

• 2 years structural steel welding experience
• Current or prior AWS welding certifications (D1.1 / D1.5 preferred)
• 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 D1.5 Bridge Code
• 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
• Learn more about our Apprentice to Millionaire Program
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly pay ($26–$34/hr)
• Yearly performance bonus program
• 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
• 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