Welder - 2nd/3rd Shift

Buffalo Pumps; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential ($2.00/hr)

Medical/Dental/401k

Paid Time Off

Annual safety glasses and boot allow

Robust employee assistance program

Job summary

Buffalo Pumps, Inc. is seeking a qualified welder for 2nd and 3rd shift. The role requires interpreting drawings, selecting appropriate tools and materials, and performing welding in all positions on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

The worker will preheat, post-heat, and flame-anneal parts, braze as needed, and maintain quality while complying with codes. The job offers a shift differential of $2.00/hr for the 2nd and 3rd shifts, voluntary overtime, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret sketches and drawings and make necessary welds.
• Skill in using gas and electric welding equipment to apply brazing or welding material in any position.
• Pay close attention to produce satisfactory welds and meet codes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and plans; select tools and materials.
• Set up, weld, braze and finish parts in all positions.
• Preheat, post-heat, and flame anneal parts as required.
• Ensure safety equipment use and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding techniques

Safety compliance

Amperage control

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description: SECOND OR THIRD SHIFT POSITION Voluntary Overtime Available Receives instructions and prints regarding work assignment in shop Performs work requiring knowledge of the welding properties of various types of metals, welding rods, welding heat, stress relief, allowances for fitup and machining, and effects of shrinkage, warpage and expansion. Interprets drawings and sketches; plans details of working procedure; and decides on tools and materials needed. Sets up, assembles, cleans and prepares items to be welded. Performs welding in all positions. Makes any type and size of weld, including all types of pressure welding. Preheats, post heats and flame anneals parts and welds. Builds up worn or defective surfaces. Performs brazing. Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut materials to size and shape. Cleans and chips or grinds parts and welds. Obtains parts, materials and supplies. Cleans up material and debris after completing each job.

Requirements

Ability to interpret sketches and drawings, making necessary welds. Use considerable judgment to determine proper welding practice and to regulate amperage output when electric welding, and regulate combustibles or oxygen-acetylene on gas welding, of ferrous and non ferrous metals. Skill is using gas and electric welding equipment to apply brazing, hard surfaces or welding material in any position on metal where exact torch or electrode control is required. Pay close attention to produce satisfactory welds and to meet various codes. Failure of weld could require repair or rewelding. Ordinary care and attention required to properly set up guards or shields while welding to prevent serious injuries or burns to others. Close mental and visual application required to interpret drawings, layout and plan work, set up and operate various welding equipment to meet requirements. Moderate physical exertion required to manipulate welding torches, position materials, preparation for welding, finish work and working in various positions at ground level and overhead. Work necessitates wearing of protective equipment.

Working Hours

2nd shift - 3:30 pm to 12:00 am
3rd shift - 10:30 pm to 7:00 am

Benefits

• Shift differential ($2.00/hr) for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Medical/Dental/401k
• Paid Time Off
• Annual safety glasses and boot allowance
• Robust employee assistance program

Salary Description

$29.83/hr