Welder

Aleron; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Arc Welder in Plattsburgh, NY to perform stainless-steel structural welding on rail vehicles using MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW). You will read blueprints and welding procedures and work closely with Engineering and Quality to ensure precision and quality.

The role requires setting up jigs, verifying equipment, inspecting welds, and applying safety standards under our Zero Deviation and EHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-year vocational degree or welding certificate preferred.
• Experience with stainless steel welding is valued.

Responsibilities

• Read and work from blueprints, weld symbols, and WPS, following weld sequence.
• Set up jigs and fixtures, verify and adjust welding equipment.
• Inspect welds against acceptance criteria and take measurements.
• Use grinding, cutting, burning, and other hand/power tools safely.
• Collaborate with Supervision, Engineering and Quality on changes.
• Troubleshoot products and develop new processes.
• Use digital tools as part of daily work.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow EHS guidelines.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

WPS knowledge

Stainless steel

Precision welding

Quality collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year vocational degree

Welding certificate

Tools

GMAW (MIG) equipment

GTAW (TIG) equipment

Job description

Job Title: Arc Welder

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Employment Type: 12-month contract, possibility of conversion to permanent hire afterwards

Industry: Transportation

Compensation: $27.00 per hour (with some flexibility) plus any overtime

About the Opportunity

Put your stainless-steel skills to work on the trains that move people. Acara is looking for experienced welders who know MIG and TIG inside and out and can pick up a blueprint and weld procedure and run with it. You'll do precision structural welding on rail vehicles, work directly with Engineering and Quality, and help shape how new processes get built.

What You'll Do

• Perform structural welding on rail vehicles, with a focus on stainless steel, using GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG)
• Read and work from blueprints, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS), following the correct weld sequence
• Set up jigs and fixtures, and set up, verify, and adjust your welding equipment
• Operate resistance spot welders
• Inspect arc and spot welds against acceptance criteria and take dimensional measurements to confirm they meet spec
• Use grinding, cutting, burning, and other hand and power tools safely
• Work with Supervision, Engineering, and Quality when design or material changes come up
• Help troubleshoot products and develop new processes
• Use digital tools as part of your daily work
• Keep a clean, safe work area and follow our customer's Zero Deviation Procedures and EHS guidelines

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED, 2-year vocational degree, or welding certificate
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on stainless steel welding experience

What Sets You Apart

• Strong proficiency in both MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW)
• Fluent blueprint reading, including weld symbols and weld procedures
• Solid knowledge of material properties and mechanical principles
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow order of operations precisely
• Good hand/eye coordination and the ability to pass a visual acuity test and welder qualification tests

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.