Fabricator / Welder

470 Underground Solutions, Inc.; Town of Plainfield (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Underground Solutions (UGS) is seeking a Fabricator to perform welding and fabrication on our WEKO-SEAL product line that has been used for 40 years and installed in over 300,000 projects.

You will weld, fabricate, rig, and lift heavy objects using forklift and scissors lifts, operate cutting tools and torches, prepare products for shipment, assist field crews with material issues, and help maintain shop equipment while following all safety rules. We offer full benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Mig welding experience, stainless mig welding and some tig welding preferred.
• Familiar with basic shop tools, drills, grinders, impacts, and measuring instruments.
• Experience operating a forklift with certification or ability to be certified.
• Experience operating an Oxy/Acetylene torch preferred.
• Familiar with fabrication machinery such as iron worker, band saw, roller, and basic power and air tools.
• Detail oriented, ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently.
• Must be able to learn to troubleshoot mechanical problems as needed.
• Well versed in shop math and layout processes, read tape measure to 32nds.
• Must be available to work overtime on short notice.
• Must be able to write neatly and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs., 75 lbs. on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fabrication and welding for WEKO Seal product line and manufacturing rubber seals.
• Perform welding; fabrication; rigging; lifting heavy objects in a safe manner using forklift and scissors lifts.
• Use cutting equipment, torch and plasma saw; and assemble projects, as well as general repair and maintenance of shop equipment.
• Directly support field crews in troubleshooting material issues.
• Prepare products for shipment, as well as move parts and heavy frames on and off machinery and throughout the facility.
• Perform fabrication equipment evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on fabrication equipment to include hydraulics, electrical, robotics, and other components.
• Communicate and maintain good relations with vendors and customers.
• Follow and abide by all industry standards, regulations, and laws.

Job description

Underground Solutions (UGS) is currently seeking a Fabricator to perform welding and fabrication on our WEKO-SEAL product line that has been used for 40 years and over 300,000 installations in trenchless internal joint seals. UGS, a subsidiary of Azuria Water Solutions, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure and electrical conduit market with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater infrastructure improvement and undergrounding of electrical conduit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for fabrication and welding for WEKO Seal product line and manufacturing rubber seals
• Perform welding; fabrication; rigging; lifting heavy objects in a safe manner using forklift and scissors lifts
• Use cutting equipment, torch and plasma saw; and assemble projects, as well as general repair and maintenance of shop equipment
• Directly support field crews in troubleshooting material issues
• Prepare products for shipment, as well as move parts and heavy frames on and off machinery and throughout the facility
• Perform fabrication equipment evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment
• Perform repairs and maintenance on fabrication equipment to include hydraulics, electrical, robotics, and other components
• Communicate and maintain good relations with vendors and customers
• Follow and abide by all industry standards, regulations, and laws

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• mig welding experience, stainless mig welding and some tig welding preferred
• Familiar and comfortable with basic shop tools, drills, grinders, impacts, and measuring instruments
• Experience operating a forklift with certification or ability to be certified
• Experience operating an Oxy/Acetylene torch preferred
• Familiar with fabrication machinery such as iron worker, band saw, roller, as well basic power and air tools
• Detail oriented, ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently
• Must be able to learn to troubleshoot mechanical problems as needed
• Well versed in shop math and layout processes, experience reading tape measure and understand measurements down to a 32nd
• Must be available to work overtime on short notice
• Must be able to write neatly and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs., 75 lbs. on occasion

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting pay rate of $25/hour plus overtime pay with career growth opportunities
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Tuition Assistance
• 14 days Paid Time Off and 10 paid Holidays per calendar year

Azuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria is firmly bound. Azuria will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA compliant – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Azuria Water Solutions and portfolio of trusted brands are the leading providers of technology-enabled solutions for the water industry. Since 1971, the company has remained at the forefront of sustainable, cost-effective products and technologies to address aging water pipeline infrastructure. Learn more at Azuria.com.