Welder

Keller Technology Corporation; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled facility

Training & certifications

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Team oriented culture

Job summary

Keller Technology Corporation is seeking a welder for its Buffalo, NY location. You will read blueprints, set up jobs, fabricate components, and weld to tight tolerances using GMAW and GTAW on carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.

In this role, you will troubleshoot and operate welding equipment, maintain code qualifications, and contribute to continuous process improvements within a clean, climate-controlled shop environment. Equal opportunity employer with strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on welding and fabrication experience in a custom or precision manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in GMAW and GTAW processes across Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, with emphasis on Aluminum welding.
• Ability to pass a 6G GTAW pipe test and a 2G GMAW plate test; meet NDT quality standards.
• Strong blueprint interpretation and layout skills; experience with fixtures and precise project execution.
• Willingness to learn advanced welding techniques and participate in process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Read digital drawings and schematics, set up jobs, fabricate components, and weld to precise specifications.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and operate welding equipment across various processes and materials.
• Maintain required code qualifications and execute quality control checks on self-produced parts.
• Use shop computers to access project specs, track hours against targets, and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Move parts with material handling equipment and assist other departments as needed.
• Collaborate with welding team to share knowledge and drive improvements.
• Adhere to safety protocols and participate in team meetings; willing to work overtime as needed.

Skills

GMAW

GTAW

Aluminum welding

Blueprint reading

NDT awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Own initiative

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Orbital Welding (preferred)

Job description

Keller Technology Corporation (KTC) is a global supplier of manufacturing and engineering services, with facilities located in Buffalo, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina. We specialize in four areas including custom machinery, precision fabrication, automated systems for medical device manufacturing, and contract manufacturing. Keller delivers sophisticated manufacturing solutions for many industries including Engineered Materials, Semiconductors, Robotics, Chemicals, Medical and Life Science, Energy Research, and Industrial Technologies. We are currently seeking to fill the following position for our Buffalo location.

WELDER

If you thrive on complex engineering challenges, ultra-tight tolerances, and high-mix, high-value projects, KTC offers an environment where your craft is truly tested and valued. Here, you won't just weld—you’ll solve intricate technical puzzles, master sophisticated alloys, and build custom systems that drive global innovation. If you're ready to push the limits of your skills, continuously learn, and build a rewarding career at the forefront of technology, Keller is where you belong.

What Keller Has To Offer

• Environment: Clean, comfortable, fully climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Growth & Learning: Company-paid internal & external training, technical certifications, and exposure to advanced welding technology.
• Work Variety: High-mix, challenging projects across diverse, cutting-edge industries.
• Culture: Family-oriented workplace focused on teamwork, respect, and mutual support.
• Compensation: Competitive pay scale and comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Blueprint & Setup: Read digital drawings/schematics, set up jobs, fabricate components, and weld to precise project specifications.
• Equipment & Process Mastery: Troubleshoot, adjust, and operate welding equipment across various welding processes and specialized materials.
• Code Certification: Maintain required code qualifications and execute quality control checks on all self-produced parts.
• Digital & Workflow Tracking: Use shop computers to access project specs, track job hours against targets, and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Shop Operations & Logistics: Operate material handling equipment (e.g., fork trucks), move parts, and assist other departments like assembly when needed.
• Team Collaboration & Growth: Work closely with welding team members to share knowledge, refine skills, and drive process improvements.
• Safety & Workplace Standards: Actively participate in team meetings and maintain strict adherence to workplace safety protocols.
• Overtime Readiness: Willingness to work overtime, including weekday extensions and weekends to meet critical customer deadlines and production schedules.

Qualifications & Skills

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on welding and fabrication experience in a custom or precision manufacturing environment.
• Core Process Expertise: Skilled in GMAW and GTAW processes across Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, with a strong emphasis on Aluminum welding.
• Weld Testing & NDT: Ability to pass a 6G GTAW pipe test, a 2G GMAW plate test, and meet X-Ray Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) quality standards.
• Blueprint Reading & Layout: Strong blueprint interpretation skills with proven capability in fixture preparation, precision layout, and thorough project execution.
• Work Ethic & Mindset: High degree of project ownership, strong problem-solving skills, professional attitude, and a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Advanced Alloys (Preferred): Experience welding nickel alloys like Hastelloy and Inconel is a strong plus.
• Advanced Processes (Preferred): Experience with or willingness to learn Orbital Welding, Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), and Robotic Welding systems.
• Code & Spec Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with ASME Section IX code requirements, pressure vessels, and high-vacuum chamber fabrications.

Education: High School Diploma or GED, Trade school preferred

Reporting To: Weld Shop Manager

KTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran