Welder

Pekoprecision; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Rewards

Tuition Reimbursement

401K, Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Ass

Life, Short and Long-Term Disability

Recognition Awards & Discretionary

Job summary

PEKO Precision Products in Rochester, NY is seeking a Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will weld sheet metal parts to commercial, AWS and ASME standards based on customer drawings, using GTAW, GMAW-S, and GMAW-P on metals such as aluminum and stainless steel.

You will read blueprints, perform quality checks, and collaborate with teammates to ensure on-time project delivery while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years MIG/TIG welding experience or equivalent training.
• Highschool, GED or equivalent is required.
• Familiarity with AWS standards preferred.
• Understanding of welding symbols and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Weld components using various techniques
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Perform quality checks to meet standards and specifications
• Collaborate with team to complete projects on time
• Rig and lift heavy objects safely

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

PEKO Precision Products: We Make Products That Matter

PEKO is a full-service, debt-free, privately-owned contract manufacturer with over 60 years embedded in the Rochester, NY community. In collaboration with our valued business partners, we deliver new product development (NPI) strategies for product commercialization and provide solutions in the medical, industrial, defense, and renewable energy industries. Enriching life is a crucial component of what we do daily.

The Opportunity: Welder

Your Role:

The welder is responsible for welding various sheet metal parts to both commercial, AWS and ASME standards via customer drawings. The welder will use the following processes GTAW, GMAW-S and GMAW-P on common base metals such as, but not limited to Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Cold Rolled Steel.

Reports To:

Welding Supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Weld components using various techniques
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations
• Proficiency with metal fabrication tools that are common with the Welding industry.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards
• Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiently read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Perform quality checks to ensure that fabricated metal components meet the required standards and specifications.
• Collaborate and work with team members to complete projects on time and according to customer requirements.
• Rig and lift heavy objects safely
• Additional duties as needed and assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years MIG/TIG welding experience and/or technical school or equivalent combination.
• Highschool, GED or equivalent is required
• Familiarity with AWS standards preferred
• Proven experience as a fabricator/welder or similar role
• Understanding of welding symbols
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations

Work Authorization:

US Persons

PEKO Perks:

• Competitive Total Rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement (IRS Allowable pre-tax Max)
• 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Recognition Awards & Discretionary Benefits

Our Core Values:

• Compassion: We care for our talented and loyal PEKO family.
• Safety: A commitment to providing a safe, clean, and positive workplace.
• Integrity: We believe in transparency, honesty, and respect for all stakeholders.
• Agility: We are dedicated to a financially prudent organization.
• Endurance: Fostering the belief that PEKO people are resilient problem-solvers impacting the future.
• Get a glimpse of why we are #PEKOProud: #PEKOProud - YouTube

Other:

• This position may require you to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• For more available opportunities at PEKO, please visit our website:

Jobs & Career Opportunities | Rochester NY | PEKO Precision Products

A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $21.00 - $29.00 per hour. The wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational requirements.

PEKO Precision Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.