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welding technician

Ellwood National Forge

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Compensation
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Location
Irvine, PA
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Welding Technician operates welding equipment and performs production welding at the Irvine, Pennsylvania worksite, with occasional assignments to Corry or Warren. The role includes interpreting work orders, welding procedures, and blueprints; preparing and inspecting workpieces; and maintaining equipment and traceability. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of welding experience. An associate degree in welding technology is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MIG Welding, nice to haveTIG Welding, nice to haveFlux Core Welding, nice to haveStick Welding, nice to haveSub Arc Welding, nice to haveTeamwork, requiredIndependent Work, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredBlueprint Reading, requiredOrganization, requiredPrioritization, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredProduction Welding, nice to haveWelding Practices, nice to haveQuality Requirements, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, required2+ Years Welding Experience, requiredAssociate Degree in Welding Technology, nice to have

Full job description

Description There are Welding Technician hourly positions in Irvine, PA, however from time to time maybe assigned to Corry/Warren. JOB DUTIES: 1. Operate welding equipment. 2. Perform Mig, Tig, Flux Core, Stick and Sub Arc welding 3. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. 4. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. 5. Read and follow welding procedures 6. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. 7. Feed materials, wire or products into or through equipment 8. Load materials into Weld Station 9. Visual examination of welds 10. Maintain lot traceability and storage of filler metals. 11. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly 12. Layout parts to prepare for assembly 13. Perform preventative maintenance duties associated to the proper function and operation of the Weld Area. 14. Maintain working area in a clean, orderly and safe condition. 15. Observe all safety rules and regulations. 16. Attend all required meetings and trainings 17. Perform all other duties as required. 18. Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function including working rotating shifts, 24/7 shift schedules and mandatory overtime. Minimum requirements: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent 2. Minimum 2 years' experience in Welding 3. Ability to work well with the team while also working independently 4. Solid written and verbal communication skills 5. Ability to read blueprints and basic machining drawings 6. Detailed oriented and ability to organize and prioritize 7. Strong Interpersonal skills and capable of working well with other departments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Associate Degree, welding technology 2. Through understanding of production welding and practices, capability and quality requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. EOE, including disability/vets

How this job compares

Set against the 784 open Welder jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$53–70K/yr33 salary ranges
  • US median$25–31/hr317 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Welder jobs in Pennsylvania and 784 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Welder postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (448 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 286 of the 784 open Welder jobs (36%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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