Welder ​/ Fitter - First Shift

Job Description

Location: Whitehall, PA (Lehigh County)
Company: Gooch Thermal

Gooch Thermal is seeking multiple skilled Welder/Fitters to join our growing ASME Code pressure vessel and heat exchanger fabrication team. We specialize in the manufacture of spiral heat exchangers and are looking for motivated individuals with strong fabrication and welding experience who take pride in quality workmanship and safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Prep, fit-up, weld, and assemble piping and plate materials ranging from 12 ga. (0.105") to 4" thickness
• Fabricate spiral heat exchangers using carbon steel, stainless steel, Duplex stainless, and higher alloy materials
• Perform ASME Code-compliant welds using:
  • TIG
  • MIG (Pulse / Spray / RMD)
  • FCAW
• Read and interpret drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedures
• Set up and operate welding machines and related fabrication equipment
• Use hand and power tools including grinders, torches, plasma cutters, mag drills, and welding positioners
• Safely operate overhead cranes
• Maintain quality and safety standards throughout fabrication and assembly

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to perform high-quality pipe and plate welding
• Ability to pass welding qualification tests
• Strong understanding of fabrication drawings and measurements
• Basic math and tape measure skills required
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Experience

• Technical training or equivalent hands-on experience required
• Stainless steel welding experience required
• ASME Code / pressure vessel shop experience preferred

Welding Test Requirements

Candidates must successfully pass:

• 2” SCH 80 Carbon Steel 6G Pipe Test
• 1/2” Carbon Steel 2G Plate Test

Schedule

First Shift:
Monday – Thursday
6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Enjoy a compressed 4-day / 10-hour schedule with Fridays off.

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs

Benefits & Compensation
Gooch Thermal offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package, including:

• Medical & dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Stable full-time employment
• 4/10 compressed work schedule