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Pipe Fitter roles at U.S. industrial facilities can qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and advanced-degree professionals or candidates with strong credentials may qualify under EB-2. Employers file on your behalf, leading to permanent residency rather than a temporary status.
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Pipe Welder/ Fitter, 1st Shift
Location: New Freedom, PA
Pay: $40.02 + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a welding job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and innovation. You’ll work alongside engineers and technicians on meaningful projects that make a difference. Plus, enjoy competitive pay and a generous $1,500 sign-on bonus.
Join Our Team as a Welder/Assembler
Are you a skilled welder with a passion for precision and quality? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join our Systems Calibration team. This role involves complex fabrication and assembly of piping systems and pressure vessels using MIG, TIG, and manual arc welding techniques. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working on challenging projects, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Fabricate, assemble, and weld complex piping and pressure vessel components.
- Work from isometric drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and flow diagrams.
- Perform layout, fit-up, tack welding, and final welding to meet customer and code requirements.
- Use a variety of tools and equipment including scales, levels, torches, and welding machines.
- Conduct pressure testing and repairs on prototype and customer units.
- Support facility equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of welding and fabrication experience REQUIRED.
- Ability to pass the following weld tests:
- 2” Schedule 160 Carbon Steel (6G Position): GTAW Root / SMAW Fill & Cap
- 6” Schedule 40 Carbon Steel (6G Position): SMAW Root / SMAW Fill & Cap
- Proficiency in pipe fitting, structural welding, blueprint reading, and fabrication equipment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of shop mathematics, welding codes, and specifications.
- Certified in required code welding qualifications.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights over 12 feet.
- Completion of a 120-day training program (additional training may be required).
- Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
Pay: $40.02 + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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Job Description
Pipe Welder/ Fitter, 1st Shift
Location: New Freedom, PA
Pay: $40.02 + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a welding job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and innovation. You’ll work alongside engineers and technicians on meaningful projects that make a difference. Plus, enjoy competitive pay and a generous $1,500 sign-on bonus.
Join Our Team as a Welder/Assembler
Are you a skilled welder with a passion for precision and quality? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join our Systems Calibration team. This role involves complex fabrication and assembly of piping systems and pressure vessels using MIG, TIG, and manual arc welding techniques. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working on challenging projects, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Fabricate, assemble, and weld complex piping and pressure vessel components.
- Work from isometric drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and flow diagrams.
- Perform layout, fit-up, tack welding, and final welding to meet customer and code requirements.
- Use a variety of tools and equipment including scales, levels, torches, and welding machines.
- Conduct pressure testing and repairs on prototype and customer units.
- Support facility equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of welding and fabrication experience REQUIRED.
- Ability to pass the following weld tests:
- 2” Schedule 160 Carbon Steel (6G Position): GTAW Root / SMAW Fill & Cap
- 6” Schedule 40 Carbon Steel (6G Position): SMAW Root / SMAW Fill & Cap
- Proficiency in pipe fitting, structural welding, blueprint reading, and fabrication equipment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of shop mathematics, welding codes, and specifications.
- Certified in required code welding qualifications.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights over 12 feet.
- Completion of a 120-day training program (additional training may be required).
- Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
Pay: $40.02 + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pipe Fitter
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, not exceed them. Gather trade certifications, apprenticeship completion records, and journeyman documents before applying so employers can build a defensible labor market test.
Target contractors with active DOL filing history
Mechanical and industrial contractors running multi-year projects at refineries, LNG facilities, or power plants are the employers most likely to sponsor Pipe Fitters. Look for companies with established HR departments rather than smaller subcontractors who rarely navigate PERM.
Search green card jobs using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pipe Fitter openings by employers who have sponsored green cards before. Targeting companies with documented PERM history cuts your job search time and avoids employers who are unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Clarify union jurisdiction before accepting an offer
Many Pipe Fitter roles fall under union collective bargaining agreements. Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage regardless of union scale, but union membership rules can affect your employment terms during the PERM process, so confirm jurisdiction upfront.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Look up your role using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor your employer must legally meet.
Understand the EB-3 timeline before your I-140 is filed
After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition before you can file for adjustment of status. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning you won't face a backlog wait after I-140 approval.
Green Card Pipe Fitter: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pipe Fitter role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Pipe Fitter positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require a two-year apprenticeship or equivalent training rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is possible if the role is restructured to require an advanced degree or if the candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver, but that route is uncommon for trade positions.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Pipe Fitter?
H-1B visas are restricted to specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which most Pipe Fitter roles don't satisfy. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and is the appropriate pathway for skilled trade workers with apprenticeship or journeyman credentials.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
Your employer must advertise the Pipe Fitter role to U.S. workers at the DOL prevailing wage and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. This recruitment phase typically takes three to six months before the PERM application is submitted to DOL for review, after which USCIS processes the I-140 petition.
Where can I find Pipe Fitter jobs with confirmed green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Pipe Fitter openings filtered specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have successfully navigated PERM before reduces the risk of starting a long process with an employer who later backs out or lacks the HR infrastructure to see it through.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, federal portability rules allow you to change to a same or similar Pipe Fitter role with a new employer without restarting the entire process. Before that point, changing employers generally requires the new employer to begin PERM from the start, so timing matters significantly.