Sr. Welder B - 2nd Shift

Taco Family of Companies; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

On-site training programs

Profit sharing

Health & well-being

Job summary

Taco Family of Companies is seeking a Senior Welder B for our 2nd shift on-site production environment. The role focuses on welding nozzles and fittings to tanks and heat exchanger shells using GMAW and FCAW processes, per WPS and drawings.

The candidate will read drawings, operate ERP systems, and maintain quality and safety standards on the shop floor. Requires 2+ years of welding experience, ASME IX qualification, and ability to work in flat/horizontal positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass ASME Section IX welding test (FCAW/GMAW, SAW; steel and stainless; flat/horizontal; with/without backing).
• 2+ years welding experience with drawings, specs and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions and access ERP.

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, specs, WPS and verbal instructions.
• Use various welding equipment and hand tools.
• Perform FCAW/GMAW welding on tanks and heat exchangers, with/without backing, in flat/horizontal positions.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading drawings

ERP navigation

Time management

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASME IX welding test pass

Tools

GMAW FCAW

SAW welding

Job description

May 26, 2026

$32 - $34/hour

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Hourly

Shift: 2nd Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary

The Senior Welder B performs a variety of routine welding duties. They typically weld nozzles and fittings to tanks and heat exchanger shells and will fit up nozzles or similar components on standard products using jigs and fixtures. This role welds using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes on fillet joints and groove joints with or without backing.

Measures of Success

• Full understanding of relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to follow all parameters within.
• Timely completion of all welding operations within the operational time limits and according to Taco’s quality protocols.
• Capability of welding fillet and groove welds without backing in both the horizontal and flat positions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works from standard drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.
• Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.
• Performs standardized final welding operations and fit up work using fixtures and jigs to weld tanks and heat exchangers primarily using the FCAW/GMAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat and horizontal positions.
• Read and interpret basic drawings and perform simple layouts.
• With assistance and supervision, may perform more complicated welding using various equipment.
• Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.
• Monitors quality of work, makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.
• Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding test with the following variables:
  • FCAW/GMAW and submerged -arc welding (SAW) processes
  • Steel-steel and stainless-stainless material
  • Flat and horizontal positions
  • With or without backing
• 2+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work
• Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, and including standing and lifting
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
• Requires judgment to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, methods and practices

Preferred:

• Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program
• Experience welding in a pressure vessel fabrication shop

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position reports into the site every day.

This position has no direct reports.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

Salary range

$32.04—$34.48 USD

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential

Taco, Inc. is a global leader in hydronic solutions, offering innovative and sustainable HVAC and plumbing products for diverse markets since 1920.

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Machinery Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 501–1,000 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1920

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

7% in 12 mo

471 employees on LinkedIn

Feb 23 May 26

What it’s like inside

3.6

63 reviews

73% would recommend

Culture & values

3.8

Work-life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation & benefits

3.5

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Cranston, Rhode Island

1160 Cranston St., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920, US 8450 Lawson Road, Unit # 3, Milton, Ontario L9T 0J8, CA

Apply For This Role

Company Taco Family of Companies