Welder - Fabrication

American Equipment LLC • Farmington, NY

5d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

We equip and support the people who build roads, commercial/residential developments, and critical infrastructure that keep our communities running. Rental and construction equipment gets used hard. When something comes back bent, cracked, or broken - or a customer needs something customized - our welding and fabrication team gets it back to work. We are looking for someone who can handle repairs, move easily between projects, and bring creativity to a welding department we want to continue expanding.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of welding machines and ability to make consistent welds.
• Comfortable with MIG, stick, and TIG welding.
• Experience with using an oxy/acetylene torch.
• Ideally with at least 1 year of experience.
• Flexible and able to jump between projects as priorities change.
• Creative, takes pride in work that is safe and built to last.
• Possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CNC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, weld, modify, and build custom solutions for internal and customer projects — turning ideas, drawings, and customer needs into durable, job-ready equipment and components.
• Take ownership of custom fabrication projects from start to finish, including measuring, cutting, fitting, welding, reinforcing, modifying, and finishing projects to meet the needs of the job.
• Work closely with the service groups and outside customers to repair equipment, solve problems, and keep equipment running at top performance.
• Work can include fabricating and modifying attachments, reinforcing buckets, building brackets and components, repairing damage, structural welding, and creating one-off solutions for unique equipment and customer needs.
• Use welding and fabrication skills to design and build practical solutions that make a real difference in the field.

Benefits

• Yearly raises and bonuses for cost of living and merit
• 401K plan with discretionary matching contributions (typically 50-100% match up to 6%)
• 100% company-paid single medical plan (employee pays for dependents) with $50 per week contribution to HSA for high-deductible medical plan participants
• Low-cost dental & vision insurance
• $50,000 life insurance, AD&D, and LTD fully covered by company starting day one.
• Paid uniforms and annual tool and boot allowance.
• Vacation for full-time employees: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years
• 40 hours paid sick leave
• 7 holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed