Welder

Rust Belt Recruiting; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Welder in South Windsor, CT for the 1st shift (6am–2:30pm, M-F). The role involves pipe welding and fitting using GTAW (Tig) and GMAW (Mig), with responsibilities including reading blueprints, measuring layouts, and selecting proper welding methods.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of welding experience and be able to read GD&T. The position offers competitive pay of $30–$34 per hour and requires personal tool ownership, safety awareness, and readiness for

Qualifications

• Reading drawings and welding symbols.
• Reading a tape measure to 1/16”.
• Familiarity with band saws, cutoff wheels, grinders, and weld prep tooling.
• Own standard hand tools.
• 2-3 years welding experience or equivalent training.
• Understand inspection methods and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Weld components using TIG/Mig in various positions.
• Read blueprints and plan layouts.
• Set up welding equipment and select methods per job orders.
• Operate grinders and prep tooling.
• Inspect welded surfaces for flaws and ensure safety.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Welding experience

GD&T

Forklift

Communication

Lifting

Tools

Drill press

Hydraulic press

Band saw

Belt sander

Job description

Title: Welder

Location: South Windsor, Connecticut

Shift: 1st (6am to 2:30pm, M-F)

Salary: $30-34/hr

Welder Responsibilities:

• Pipe welding and fitting, GTAW (Tig) and GMAW (Mig)
• Materials including steels, stainless steels, and aluminum
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on job orders
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

About You:

• Drawing reading capability including dimensional and welding symbols
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16”
• Familiarity with band saws, cutoff wheels, grinders, and weld prep tooling.
• Own standard hand tools.
• 2-3 years work experience or equivalent school experience in welding profession.
• Good understanding of inspection methods and techniques
• Must be able to read/interpret blue prints and have a good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Fork lift operating experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Some heavy lifting required.
• Fabrication tooling knowledge( drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, belt sander)

Additional Information:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO
• Equal Opportunity Employer