Welder

About Berry Metal

Berry Metal Company is recognized as the world's leading designer and manufacturer of steelmaking furnace technologies for the iron and steel industry. We achieve excellence in customer satisfaction by providing superior quality and value in products and services that improve the targeted steelmaking processes in the categories of Blast Furnace, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF), and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Berry Metal strives to foster a culture that promotes an awareness of our customers' needs and perspectives. We recognize the importance of each employee's commitment to quality and the successful achievement of our customers' goals.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Welder to join our team onsite in Zelienople, PA. This mid-level skilled tradesperson role is responsible for performing a variety of skilled welding operations to fabricate, assemble, or repair metal components and products according to specifications, blueprints, and quality standards with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, the ability to interpret detailed blueprints, and consistently meet production timelines. This is a union membership role with pay rates set through 2028.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced welding processes including MIG, TIG, and flux-cored arc welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and weld symbols to execute precise welds

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal parts using appropriate welding techniques.

• Layout, cut, fit, and weld assemblies in plate positions (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G) and pipe positions (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G)

• Ensure all welds meet quality standards, codes, and specifications

• Inspect completed welds using measuring tools and visual inspection techniques

• Troubleshoot welding issues and recommend process improvements

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet project requirements and deadlines

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical welding certification preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

• Proficiency in Stick, MIG, and flux-core welding, with strong blueprint-reading skills and knowledge of weld symbols

• Experience performing carbon & stainless-steel pipe welds and carbon to stainless-steel pipe welds.

• Experience producing code-compliant welds on tight-tolerance, complex assemblies and passing required certification tests

• Strong attention to quality, troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, time management, and production deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 pounds

• Frequent use of hands for tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments

• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required

• Ability to work in confined spaces, awkward positions, or elevated areas

• Must wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, respirator, and protective clothing

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Exposure to noise, heat, sparks, fumes, and other fabrication environment conditions

Company Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Flexible schedule

• Ongoing training and development