Welder

Preferred Utilities Mfg Corp.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential

Job summary

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp. in Danbury, CT is hiring a Welder for full-time work on piping systems and related equipment. The role involves welding for steam, hot water, and industrial processes, with emphasis on safety and quality.

A HS diploma or GED and welding experience are required, with several certifications and tools listed in the duties. We offer benefits including dental, medical, retirement and vision plans, plus a quarterly bonus potential and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or GED required.
• 1–2 year welding diploma preferred.
• 4+ years in metal forming or manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld to spec.
• Able to pass weld tests (visual and X-ray if needed).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install piping systems and supports.
• Weld piping for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and more.
• Work with carbon and stainless weld pipe and screw pipe.
• Operate power tools to maintain quality and efficiency.

Skills

Team player

Blueprint interpretation

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Education

HS graduate or GED

Welding diploma (1–2 years)

Tools

Forklift certified

Driver's license

OSHA 10+

Job description

Welder

Danbury, CT, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Offered: Dental, Life, Medical, Retirement, Vision
Compensation: $28-32 / hr

Why Work Here?
We are a family owned and operated company in business since 1920, where you can make a difference.

Overview:

Under general supervision, the welder/pipe fitter is responsible for assembling and installing piping systems, pipe supports, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Installs pipe for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating and industrial production and processing systems. He is also responsible for welding as it pertains to industrial burners, piping systems ranging from½" to 12" and other fuel oil or steel plate assemblies.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum education requirement is HS graduate or GED.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Must be capable of interpreting blueprints, fabricating and welding to specifications.
• Must be able to perform job in safe manner and produce a quality product.
• Must successfully complete weld tests, which passes both visual and X-ray testing when needed.
• Must show qualification in welding per ASME Section IX in at least 3 welding methods when needed. (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW)
• Must know various piping applications
• Must know how to assemble carbon and stainless weld pipe and screw pipe.
• Must know how to use associated power tools te produce a quality product in a timely manner (grinder, saw, drill, plasma putter, drill press, break etc)
• Has the ability to multi-task
• Has the ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Skills and Abilities:

• 1 to 2 year diploma in welding or related instruction
• 4+ years experience in metal forming or in manufacturing or industrial setting
• Forklift certified
• Holds a valid driver's license
• OSHA 10 or greater

Salary

• $28-32 / hr

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus potential

About Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp.

With over 100 years of industry history to draw from, Preferred is uniquely positioned to partner with you to reduce your emissions and increase your efficiencies to meet the sustainability targets of the future. Our expertise ranges from fuel oil handling systems and components, boiler instrumentation and controllers, cutting-edge remote monitoring systems, low- and ultra low-NOx burners, renewable and bio-fuel burners, specialty combustion applications like waste fuel, and nuclear power plant outage reduction tools and components.

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