WELDER

IMA Life North America; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New York is seeking a Welder to join its Production Department. The ideal candidate will perform high-quality welding and support equipment assembly. Responsibilities include reading piping diagrams, performing TIG welding, and operating various machine tools. Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety are essential. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of $24 - $30, overtime eligibility, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k). The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with TIG welding and purge techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and general welding ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding on various materials.
• Assemble and fit components for welding and fabrication.
• Operate computer-controlled orbital welding equipment.

Skills

TIG welding

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Commitment to safety

Job description

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IMA Life North America, a division of the IMA Group, specializes in aseptic processing and freeze‑drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilization, and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers worldwide.

Job Summary

As part of the Production Department, the Welder will be responsible for performing high‑quality welding on various materials and supporting the assembly and fabrication of equipment, with a focus on precision and safety.

• Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and general arrangement drawings.
• Assemble, lay out, and fit components for welding and fabrication.
• Perform TIG welding with purge techniques on stainless steel, carbon steel piping, hydraulic lines, and other materials.
• Produce full‑penetration welds suitable for sanitary environments.
• Silver braze and/or solder copper refrigeration lines.
• Operate or learn to operate computer‑controlled orbital welding equipment.
• Use a variety of machine tools and metal fabrication equipment safely and competently (e.g., lathe, drill press, milling machine).

This role involves working at heights and in confined spaces, with tasks requiring bending, climbing, or lifting up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills And Experiences

• Strong mechanical aptitude, self‑motivation, and general welding ability.
• Proven experience with TIG welding and purge techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a job shop environment.
• Commitment to safety and precision in a regulated production environment.

What Would Make You a Great Fit

• Eagerness to learn and operate automatic orbital welding equipment.

Salary Range

• $24 – $30 hourly.
• Overtime eligible.
• Bonus.

What We Offer

• Global environment: A dynamic and innovation‑driven workplace, part of a multinational and multicultural group.
• Diversity & inclusion culture: Promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• Continuous learning: We view learning as a strategic lever for growth and motivation. We support internal training and external development initiatives.
• Wellbeing: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and tuition assistance, as well as an annual bonus.

IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance