2nd Shift Welder

Dynamic Metal Innovations, LLC • Full-time • Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States • $24 - $30 / hour • 1w ago

We’re a precision metal fabrication and machining company specializing in laser cutting, machining, and rapid prototyping, headquartered in Emmaus, PA, with a subsidiary, DMI-Texas, LLC, in Brownsville, TX. Now in our seventh year, our team of 45+ across both locations is a premier vendor of tooling and components for advanced aerospace programs. If you’re driven by precision work that contributes to the future of flight and exploration, you’ll fit right in.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced welder to join our 2nd shift team (12:30 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday–Thursday). You’ll TIG and MIG weld sheet metal across steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for aerospace programs — everything from thin-gauge work to heavier brackets and mounts. You’ll also blend welds smooth for powder coating and #4 stainless finishes. We run two handheld laser welders and a cobot-driven laser welder; learning those systems is a strong plus. If you take pride in clean welds, tight fitment, and a well-organized shop, this is the role for you.

What We’re Looking ForRequired

3+ years of welding experience in a sheet metal or metal fabrication environment.
Proficient in MIG and TIG welding from 22 ga to 1/4” in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Able to read engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work orders.
Proficient with calipers and shop power tools including cutters and grinders.
Experienced sanding and blending welds smooth using pneumatic grinders and orbital sanders.
Strong attention to detail with consistent weld quality.
Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a loud shop environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Aerospace, defense, or tight-tolerance manufacturing background.
Experience with handheld laser welders or cobot-operated laser welding.
Familiarity with exotic alloys and a range of sheet metal gauges.
Forklift certification or experience.

What You’ll Do

Weld to spec. Set up, fit, and execute MIG and TIG welds per engineering drawings. Confirm quality against requirements and adjust technique to hold tolerance throughout the run.
Deliver clean finish work. Sand and blend welds smooth for powder coating or #4 stainless finish using pneumatic grinders and orbital sanders.
Maintain quality. Inspect every weld against drawing requirements. Catch deviations early and keep rework rates low.
Collaborate with the team. Work with fabrication to resolve fitment and joint prep issues before they become quality problems. Keep production planning in the loop on job status.
Learn new technology. Train on our handheld laser welders and cobot-driven laser welding system as opportunities arise.
Keep your area tight. Maintain equipment per schedule. Keep your workspace clean, organized, and safe.
Support the broader shop. Pitch in with deburring, light assembly, tapping, countersinking, and forklift operation as needed.

What Success Looks LikeFirst 90 days

You’re up to speed on our equipment, materials, and quality standards. You’re running jobs with increasing independence — fitment is tight, welds are clean, and blends meet finish requirements.

By six months

You’re handling the full range of our welding work confidently. Rework is consistently low, welds pass inspection on the first attempt, and you’re gaining familiarity with our laser welding equipment.

By one year

You’re one of the strongest welders on the floor. You know our materials and finish standards cold, you’re proficient on the laser welders and cobot, and when a tricky part comes in, you’re the person the team comes to first.

There will be a fitment/weld/blend test at the time of the interview. Starting pay will be based on past experience and the quality of the finished weld test part.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

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