Welder 1

Philips; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

3rd shift differential

401(k) with company match

HSA with company contribution

Education reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Philips in Latham, NY, is seeking a Welder 1 for the 3rd shift at the Latham MR Magnets facility. The role involves performing precise TIG welds on aluminum and stainless steel and overseeing automated welding cells.

You will read drawings, use precision tools, and fabricate assemblies for cryogenic applications. Minimum 1+ year welding experience, a high school diploma, and ability to operate bridge cranes and forklifts are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of welding experience, including mechanical assembly tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to create high-quality TIG and MIG welds, and to perform vacuum-tightly TIG welds on aluminum.
• Experience operating bridge cranes and forklift trucks.
• Ability to read, write, and follow documentation and sign off procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform precise high-quality TIG welds on aluminum and stainless steel.
• Operate and oversee an automated welding cell, including setting up equipment, monitoring performance, adjusting processes, and maintaining routine maintenance.
• Cut, bend, drill, tap, and perform similar operations to fabricate intricate assemblies used in cryogenic applications.
• Read and interpret drawings and supporting documents.
• Use precision instruments as required.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical assembly tools

Reading/writing documentation

Vacuum TIG welds on aluminum

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bridge crane operation

Job description

Job Title

Welder 1

Job Description

The Latham MR Magnets facility is a manufacturing and development site for magnetic resonance imaging magnets and other superconducting products used in Philips MRI and other customers.

Your Role

• Perform precise high-quality TIG welds on aluminum and stainless steel.
• Operate and oversee an automated welding cell, including setting up equipment, monitoring performance, adjusting processes, and maintaining routine maintenance.
• Cut, bend, drill, tap, and perform similar operations to fabricate intricate assemblies used in cryogenic applications.
• Read and interpret drawings and supporting documents.
• Use precision instruments as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of welding experience, including mechanical assembly tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to create high-quality TIG and MIG welds, and to perform vacuum-tightly TIG welds on aluminum.
• Experience operating bridge cranes and forklift trucks.
• Ability to read, write, and follow documentation and sign off procedures.

Shift & Location

On-site role covering 3rd shift hours (11:20 pm‑7:30 am) at the Latham, NY facility. Must reside within commuting distance to Latham, NY.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range in NY: $18.10–$28.96 per hour plus overtime and 3rd-shift differential. Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) with up to 7% match, HSA with company contribution, stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, and additional incentives such as annual bonus and long-term incentives.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates requiring sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa, now or in the future. Relocation benefits will not be provided. This requisition is expected to remain active for 45 days but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected.

EEO Statement

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace.