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Makorecruiting

Welder

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Production Welder
  • Location: Johnstown, PA
  • Company: JWF Industries

JWF Industries is a leading American manufacturer specializing in high-quality metal fabrication, welding, machining, and defense manufacturing solutions. With a strong reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and workforce development, JWF Industries is committed to providing employees with long-term career opportunities in a modern manufacturing environment.

JWF Industries is currently hiring TIG and MIG Welders of all experience levels to join our growing manufacturing team in Johnstown, PA. Multiple shifts are available. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated welders who take pride in producing high-quality work, enjoy hands-on manufacturing, and want to build a long-term career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Job Description:

Successful candidates will perform MIG and/or TIG welding in a manufacturing environment. Work requires the ability to fit and/or weld on jigs and fixtures for all production requirements. Knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, or aluminum welding processes is preferred.

Essential Duties:

Lay out, fit, and weld steel and aluminum fabricated components to manufacture weldments and sub-assemblies utilizing established welding processes

Weld on medium and/or large fabrications in jig fixtures including fitting, welding, and fabrication

Perform welding in multiple positions including overhead, flat, vertical, and horizontal

Properly set up and adjust welding equipment according to blueprints, drawings, and weld procedure specifications

Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and welding specifications

Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and accuracy

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet project deadlines

Qualifications:

Formal education or training in welding preferred

Minimum of one (1) year of TIG welding experience preferred; all levels of experience will be considered

Ability to interpret blueprints and weld symbols and fit/weld according to print specifications

Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Successful candidates will be certified through JWF Industries

JWF Industries is a federal contractor and safety-sensitive employer. Successful candidates must be able to pass a 10-panel drug screening

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay ranges from $23.00 - $30.00+ per hour based on experience

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more

Stable, long-term career opportunity with a respected local manufacturer

Opportunities for advancement and skill development

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees must maintain focus and mental alertness while standing for extended periods, using hands for gripping and grasping, and reaching with arms. Employees may frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

Employees are regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noise levels, and occasional exposure to wet, humid, hot, or cold conditions. The work environment may also involve exposure to vibration and risk of electrical shock.

Join a company that values hard work, craftsmanship, and employee growth. Apply today to become part of the JWF Industries team!

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