Welding Foreman

Welding Foreman


Company
MTL IRONWORKS
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
30–45 an hour
Posted
17 hours ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
We are MTL - a metalworking job shop. Our main product offerings tend to be architectural stairways, railings, fences, canopies, pergolas, commercial buildings and related elements.

A lead fabricator in our company would have minimum 7 years experience with all of the following:
• Managing the safety of yourself and associate/junior fabricators in the shop and in the field
• Delivering results while working with deadlines
• Quality control
• Fitting and assembly
• Welding (all positions, mig/tig/stick, carbon/stainless/al)
• Installing/erection of finished product
• Finishing (grinding/polishing/patina/paint)
• Processing stock lengths of metal into single parts using various machines and tools

And would also possess:
• A valid drivers license and clean driving record
• D1.1 certification
• OSHA30 safety certification

This position also requires the ability to, and lift and carry objects up to 80 lbs, and work at height.

We offer:
• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Health benefits
• Performance based bonuses
• 10 hour/4 day work week
• 401k

Please reply with cover letter, resume, and 3 references.

Company DescriptionWe are a small but swift company consisting of tightly knit group of highly motivated people who believe that learning, pulling your weight, taking pride in your work, and looking out for each other are the most important ways to continue to grow as individuals, and as a company.

If you share this perspective, we can offer:

Competitive salary
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Health benefits

10 hr day / 4 day week

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Q What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Q What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
Q What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
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Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
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