Welder/Fabricator

James A. Staley Co. • Town of Kent, NY

5h • $30 - $35

About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator will build custom aerospace and aviation test equipment at a manufacturer in Carmel, New York. The role involves assembling steel and stainless-steel sheet-metal cabinets from the ground up, fitting and welding components, and grinding finished edges. Work also includes prototype fabrication of structural tubing, brackets, and tube or pipe joints, as well as drilling and tapping holes and laying out panel holes. The position uses GMAW and GTAW welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, machines, and other fabrication equipment.

Requirements

• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• Mechanical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of welding stainless steel and steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to safely lift over 50 pounds.
• Skill in cutting and fabricating metal.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic fabrication tools.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school degree or certificate.
• Experience commensurate with the competitive salary offer.

Responsibilities

• Assemble steel and stainless-steel sheet-metal cabinets, tack-weld them until square, complete the welds, and grind edges for finishing.
• Drill and tap holes for screws and bolts.
• Fabricate structural tubing, sheet-metal brackets, and welded metal tubing or pipe joints for prototypes.
• Perform structural welding on cabinet frameworks.
• Set up and use GMAW and GTAW welding equipment.
• Lay out holes for panels.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Health insurance, with major medical mostly paid for by the company for the employee and family.
• Paid time off, including three weeks PTO.
• Opportunities to learn new skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED