Fabrication Welder – 1st Shift (AWS D1.1 or D1.5)

Company Overview
JGM is a national, self-perform industrial contractor and structural steel fabricator, built to take on the fast-track, high-complexity projects other companies turn away. Founded in 2001 and still family-led today, JGM operates AISC- and ASME-certified fabrication shops in Coatesville and Sinking Spring, PA, plus a national Construction Services team performing erection, rigging, hauling, and industrial construction for Fortune 500 clients across power generation, pharmaceutical, mining, steel and metals, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
We don't subcontract our workforce. We build it, direct-hire, from the shop floor to the field to the front office. Safety comes first in every role at JGM, not just on the job site, because taking care of our people is something we'll never compromise on. With real apprenticeship and leadership programs behind every role, JGM offers more than a job: it's a career with a company where family is our foundation and whatever it takes is how we get it done.
Position Overview
Build America. Build a Career with Purpose. JGM is hiring Fabrication Welders who take pride in safety, quality, and precision, and who want a career that supports long-term financial well-being. Our Coatesville team fabricates steel for data centers, stadiums, conveyor structures, and automated racking systems.
At JGM, safety and quality are non-negotiable. You'll work on iconic projects that matter, with clear paths for certifications, advancement, and leadership, including our Apprentice to Millionaire Program. We believe hard work should lead to financial stability and opportunity, at a company you can retire from.
This role is a great fit for welders who care deeply about safety, quality, and reputation, craftsmen who want more than a job, and team players who want to grow their skills, earnings, and leadership.
You'll work in our growing 65,000 SF AISC Advanced Certified fabrication shop in Coatesville.
Responsibilities
Weld structural steel 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
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Due to strong demand right now, the shop runs 5:00 AM–5:30 PM every other week — extra hours mean extra pay
Saturday shifts available if you want to pick up additional overtime — completely optional
Pay: $22–$34/hour, based on experience and certifications
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of structural steel welding experience
Strong focus on weld quality, accuracy, and safety
Ability to work in a team-driven, safety-first environment
Preferred Qualifications
Current or prior AWS D1.1 welding certification
AISC fabrication shop experience
Physical Requirements
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, grasping, and pushing/pulling
Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Work in various weather conditions and temperatures, including heat from welding operations
Wear required PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, and protective clothing, for extended periods
Work safely around overhead cranes and suspended loads
Operate welding equipment, grinders, and hand tools properly and safely
Maintain regular mental and visual attention with manual coordination
Benefits & JGM Perks
JGM offers a competitive wage and benefits package:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
401(k) with Company Match up to 3.5%
$15,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Employee Referral Program
Training and Continuing Education
Free Lunch Every Other Friday
$5 Daily Preloaded Vending Card
Annual Boot Truck with Generous Allowance
Annual Prescription Safety Glasses Program
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Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
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