Fabricator Setup Welder - 2nd shift

$29 - $31/Yr

API Heat Transfer - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our Fab S/U Welder position! At API we take our culture transformation seriously! To help find the best fit for our positions and organization, we ask that you complete our 10 minute Culture Index Survey. Simply follow the link after submitting your application to help us use our interview time to dive deeper into your job behaviors and work history.

Responsibilities

• Check out material allocated for fabricating assignment with specifications given on Bill of Material or drawings.
• Perform all necessary set-up operations preparatory to layout, cutting or beveling and also for welding when related to job assignment.
• Perform all layout operations relevant to fabricating assignment, using necessary tools.
• Perform all necessary burning, cutting and beveling operations to establish correctness of length, bevel, and size of hole.
• Do own chipping and removal of slag from burning or beveling operations.
• Use proper tools, fixtures or other devices to set up and align fittings from drawings within required specifications and tolerances.
• Set up and operate coupling welder and tubesheet welder in the DFT line.
• Assist lower grades as needed.
• Check correctness of overall set-up with inspector, if necessary.
• Notify foreman of any questionable material that appears to be defective and should not be used.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a written competency skills test at time of interview.
• Must be able to qualify for necessary ASME Section VIII & IX Code Welding requirements, using Metallic Arc, Heli-Arc and Mig.
• Must be code qualified on shop welding procedures for carbon steel, stainless steel to carbon steel, stainless steel to stainless steel.
• Must demonstrate consistent quality in both weld and fit up.
• Maintain productivity levels to meet or exceed reasonable time estimates on a consistent basis.
• Assessments to be evaluated by both department supervisor and Quality Control personnel on a periodic basis.

Benefits

• Starting wage $29.00/hour, incremental increases move to $31.11 after one year
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Career development and advancement
• Multi-site, global operations to learn
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, PTO