Welder

Aleron; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a motivated Welder to join our rail vehicle overhaul and repair team in Bath, NY. This entry-level role focuses on foundational welding, safety, and learning specialized rail techniques. You will contribute to restoration, refurbishment, and structural repair of railcars.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional overtime possible; compensation starts at $18.25/hour with potential increases to $24/hour after training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years welding experience.
• Foundational welding skills with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Execute secondary structure welding operations for rail vehicle manufacturing.
• Operate GMAW, GTAW and Spot Welders.
• Read blueprints and set up jigs/fixtures; follow welding symbols and sequence.
• Maintain safety per Zero Deviation procedures and EH&S guidelines.
• Weld carbon steel and stainless steel; pass welder evaluations.

Skills

GMAW

GTAW

Spot Weld

Blueprint Reading

Safety

Welding Equipment

Digital Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Machines

Job description

Job Title: ArcWelder

Location: Bath, NY

Employment Type: 6-month contract with opportunity for direct hire

Industry: Transportation Manufacturing

Compensation: $18.25/hour to start, with an opportunity for an increase up to $24/hour upon passing the company-provided training and certifications

Schedule: M-F, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

• Occasional overtime on weekdays could be available depending on business needs

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated early-career level Welder to join our rail vehicle overhaul and repair team. This role supports the restoration, refurbishment, and structural repair of railcars and related components. The ideal candidate has foundational welding skills, a strong commitment to safety, and an eagerness to learn specialized techniques used in the rail industry.

What You'll Do

• Execute secondary structure welding operations for rail vehicle manufacturing.
• Operate all welding machines including GMAW , GTAW and Resistance Spot Welders.
• Read blueprints or work instructions, set-up of jigs and fixtures, comprehend the associated welding symbols and welding sequence.
• Work in a safe manner compliant with all company Zero Deviation Procedures and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and guidelines
• Weld different types of materials (e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel) and pass applicable welder evaluation Entry Level tests.
• Assist in new process development and troubleshooting of products.
• Inspect arc or spot welded weldments per the appropriate acceptance criteria and perform dimensional measurements to ensure conformance with specification.
• Effectively communicate with Supervision, Level A welders, Engineering Department and the Quality Department discussing design changes or material changes
• Any and all other responsibilities, in addition to those mentioned above, as assigned by supervisor/manager. Any interpretation/clarification with responsibilities above will be settled by the supervisor/manager. This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and may change, be added to or deleted from any time

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with welding, either professionally or from an educational/vocational program

What Sets You Apart

• Working knowledge of material properties, methods and basic set-up, verification, adjustment, operation of the welding equipment and hand tools (grinding and cutting).
• Working knowledge and ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools
• Adaptable - accepting different work assignments - maintain a clean working environment
• Ability to listen, learn and comprehend from experienced welders to achieve all company and customer requirements.
• Ability to utilize digital technology in day to day work responsibilities
• Ability to obtain or has external certifications AWS/ANST or equivalent
• Ability to follow instructions and order of operations with strong attention to detail
• Safety-first mindset

Additional Information

• Required ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Required bending, kneeling, walking, and standing for long periods of time
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.