3rd Shift MIG Welder

Vertiv Co; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co is seeking a MIG Welder to assemble and weld cabinet and rack components. You will read blueprints, set welding equipment, and ensure surface finishes meet quality standards in a warehouse production environment.

The role requires 1+ years of welding experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to safety protocols. Technical school training is a plus, with Vertiv emphasizing core principles and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and welding symbols to plan procedures.
• Proficiency in GMAW/MIG techniques and understanding metal properties.
• Ability to read and understand verbal instructions and written specs.
• High school diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• 1+ years of industrial welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Welding: MIG weld on sheet metal and structural components using jigs and fixtures.
• Technical interpretation: read blueprints and weld symbols to plan procedures.
• Equipment setup: adjust voltage, amperage, wire feed and shielding gas flow.
• Preparation & finishing: clean, grind or sand and finish welded parts.
• Quality control: inspect joints for defects to meet strength and cosmetic standards.
• Safety & maintenance: follow 5S, keep workspace clean, perform basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GMAW/MIG welding

Metal properties knowledge

Read and write instructions

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training preferred

Tools

MIG welding machines and torches

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Sanders

Measuring tools

Calipers

Clamps

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

MIG Welder for cabinets and racks fabricates, assembles, and welds metal components using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) techniques based on blueprints and customers specifications. Key duties include operating welding equipment, ensuring structural integrity, finishing surfaces (grinding/sanding), and adhering to safety protocols. Warehouse production environment, managing wire feed, gas flow, and voltage to meet quality and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication & Welding: Perform MIG welding on sheet metal and structural components, utilizing jigs and fixtures to maintain accuracy and minimize distortion.

• Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and weld symbols to plan procedures.
• Equipment Setup: Adjust welder settings including voltage, amperage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas flow.
• Preparation & Finishing: Clean and prepare surfaces; grind or sand and finish welded parts.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed joints for defects (porosity, cracks) to meet strength and cosmetic standards.
• Safety & Maintenance: Adhere to 5S standards, maintain a clean workspace, and perform basic machine maintenance.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 1+ years of industrial welding experience.
• Skills: Ability to read blueprints, read / Write and understand verbal instructions proficiency in GMAW/MIG techniques, and knowledge of metal properties.
• Physical: Ability to lift heavy materials up to 50lbs, Push, Bend, Pull, Stand for long periods, and work in varied temperatures.
• Education: High school diploma or GED; technical school training is preferred.

Tools & Equipment

MIG welding machines and torches. Plasma Cutters Grinders Sanders Measuring Tools, Calipers, Clamps, Jigs and fixtures

Dress Code

Long Pants, short sleeves, no rips, tears, holes, Steel Toed Shoes, Safety Glasses, side shields, Welding Helmet, if needed: Respiratory Mask, Ear plugs. Safety Gloves

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles

Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv Behaviors

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].