Welder - Metal Fabricator

Founded in 1900 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Drilling Company has a deep history as a mineral-exploration drilling company. This is your opportunity to join a business that has been conducting geotechnical work for over 125 years! Our manufacturing division in Winchester, VA manufactures high-end grout mixers, pumps, and silos for the heavy foundation and other construction industries.

We seek a Welder or Metal Fabricator to play a key role in building and maintaining high-quality, durable equipment for the heavy construction and foundation industries. You will work with metal components to assemble, weld, and fabricate parts for grout mixers, pumps, silos, and related machinery.

In this role, you will:

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints to fabricate and assemble equipment.

• Measure, mark, cut, bend, and shape metal components with precision.

• Set up and operate metalworking machinery, including rollers, drill presses, flame cutters, brakes, saws, and shears.

• Weld using MIG and TIG processes; grind and finish completed products.

• Perform quality checks to ensure all products meet engineering specifications and company standards.

• Assemble, test, and prepare equipment for rental or sale.

• Perform service, maintenance, and repairs on company and rental equipment.

• Paint, chip grout, pressure wash, and clean equipment as needed.

• Operate company vehicles, including heavy-load transport, forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand trucks, safely.

• Complete job reports, cycle counts, and other inventory or production documentation.

• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all state and company safety regulations.

• Assist with shop maintenance, shipping/receiving, and other operational tasks as needed.

We seek the following experience:

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• AWS certification or advanced welding experience, desired

• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn

• Advanced knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing procedures, preferred

• Experience in metal fabrication, required

• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, required

• Proficiency with metal fabrication tools, including shears, rollers, flame cutters, saws, and drill presses, required

• Advanced mathematical and engineering skills required

• Understanding of basic manufacturing systems and troubleshooting tasks, required

• Ability to operate a computer

• Strong work ethic and career-driven mindset

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask,

• Good communication skills

• Own basic tools

• Valid state driver’s license and clean MVR

• DOT eligibility required.

PennDrill Manufacturing has been a family-owned company for 4 generations, and we take pride in taking care of the people who make our company great. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Benefits begin the first day of the month following your hire date and include:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Holidays

Join us and be part of a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a difference every day.