Company
Parts Life, Inc.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job type
Full-time
Salary
20–22 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job description
Welder
Job Description
Job Summary:
The welder is responsible for assembling, welding, cutting, and brazing metal pieces and products using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. Works independently with minimal supervision and works well in a team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding, including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in various forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship
• 5 + years of welding experience
About us
At the Parts Life, Inc. family of companies, we believe in the value of our people. Our unique culture enables us to fulfill our God-given potential through opportunities for career growth, personal and professional development. We are a diverse team who take great pride in the work we do to support the warfighter and the U.S taxpayer. We aim to be truly agile in a marketplace by constantly striving for quality by expanding our knowledge and elevating our skills.
Employment Culture
The PLI Family of Companies are committed to providing a culture that builds transformational leaders who will impact industry and their communities. Our team members enjoy generous benefits, career advancements opportunities, and a caring, family-oriented environment. The integration of industry experience and innovation from the next generation are key to our mission success. We believe that everyone has God-given potential and strive to create an environment that allows our employees to reach that potential.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes a choice between three (3) Independence Blue Cross Medical plan options, Health Saving Accounts with a company contribution of $500 at the beginning of the year), two (2) Dental plan options, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-term disability, Paid Time Off, 401k plan with up to 4% match, and $100 a month medical plan opt out bonus. Additional company benefits include up to 5-weeks’ vacation per year based on years of service, (7) paid holidays per year, employee assistance program, free counseling services, and HUB (Help U Buy program to help with home ownership).
Job Description
Job Summary:
The welder is responsible for assembling, welding, cutting, and brazing metal pieces and products using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. Works independently with minimal supervision and works well in a team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding, including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in various forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship
• 5 + years of welding experience
About us
At the Parts Life, Inc. family of companies, we believe in the value of our people. Our unique culture enables us to fulfill our God-given potential through opportunities for career growth, personal and professional development. We are a diverse team who take great pride in the work we do to support the warfighter and the U.S taxpayer. We aim to be truly agile in a marketplace by constantly striving for quality by expanding our knowledge and elevating our skills.
Employment Culture
The PLI Family of Companies are committed to providing a culture that builds transformational leaders who will impact industry and their communities. Our team members enjoy generous benefits, career advancements opportunities, and a caring, family-oriented environment. The integration of industry experience and innovation from the next generation are key to our mission success. We believe that everyone has God-given potential and strive to create an environment that allows our employees to reach that potential.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes a choice between three (3) Independence Blue Cross Medical plan options, Health Saving Accounts with a company contribution of $500 at the beginning of the year), two (2) Dental plan options, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-term disability, Paid Time Off, 401k plan with up to 4% match, and $100 a month medical plan opt out bonus. Additional company benefits include up to 5-weeks’ vacation per year based on years of service, (7) paid holidays per year, employee assistance program, free counseling services, and HUB (Help U Buy program to help with home ownership).
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Quick answers about Welder Jobs in United States
Q
What is the starting salary for entry-level welder jobs in the US in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the 10th percentile annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers at $38,700, or $18.60 per hour, as projected for 2026. Most entry-level positions require on-the-job training and pay between $18.60 and $22.00 per hour depending on location. Overtime pay is at least 1.5 times the regular rate over 40 hours per week.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Q
What work visa do I need as a foreign welder to work in the US in 2026?
Foreign welders can apply for H-2B temporary non-agricultural work visas, requiring a temporary labor certification from DOL valid for up to 12 months. USCIS approves H-2B petitions with a FY2026 cap of 68,500 visas after exemptions. Employers must prove no US workers available and pay prevailing wage of at least $24.50 per hour.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Q
What education and experience do I need to qualify for welder jobs in 2026?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus 3 to 6 months of on-the-job training or a DOL-registered apprenticeship program lasting 1-2 years. No college degree is needed, but 1-2 years of experience boosts hiring chances. About 49,800 annual openings are projected through 2033 for qualified candidates.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Q
What documents are required to apply for welder jobs through US government programs?
Submit a resume, high school diploma, proof of apprenticeship completion via DOL Registered Apprenticeship ID, and AWS certification if held. For federal contractor jobs, include Form ETA-9062 for compliance. Applications via Apprenticeship.gov require SSN and training hours log.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration