Welder

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation at 90 Blossom Street in Boston, MA, is seeking a Welding Technician to join our team. This onsite role involves performing MIG, TIG, and stick welding, reading blueprints, and ensuring weld quality and safety standards are met.

Hours are 40 per week with a pay range of $28.40–$40.64 per hour. Benefits and professional growth opportunities accompany the position in a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–2 years in a related welding role.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and welding plans to determine technique and materials.
• Set up welding equipment and ensure it is in proper working order.
• Weld and fuse metal parts using MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Inspect and test welds to meet quality standards.
• Maintain and repair welding equipment as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Communicate with supervisors and engineers to meet deadlines and quality.

Skills

Welding techniques MIG TIG Stick

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independent work

Welding program completion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Welding program completion (trade school)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for joining metal parts together to create products or structures using a variety of welding techniques. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and welding plans to determine the appropriate welding technique and materials needed.
• Setting up welding equipment and ensuring it is in proper working order.
• Welding and fusing metal parts together using a variety of welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Inspecting and testing welds to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Maintaining and repairing welding equipment as needed.
• Following safety procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing welding tasks.
• Communicating with supervisors, engineers, and other team members to ensure welding projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials Experience in a related role. 1-2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in using a variety of welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding plans.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Completion of a welding program at a trade school or vocational school.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 90 Blossom Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $28.40 - $40.64/Hourly Grade 4

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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