Welder and Fabricator (1st & 2nd Shift)

Voss Manufacturing, Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Voss Manufacturing, Inc. seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to fabricate and weld structural and sheet metal components using MIG and TIG processes, aligning with engineering drawings, BOMs, and customer specifications.

You will prepare pieces, select gases and filler materials, and inspect welds for accuracy using hand tools and basic measuring devices. A high school diploma is required with 2–3 years of experience (5+ preferred); related certificates are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding and fabrication.
• Able to read engineering drawings and tolerances (GD&T).
• Knowledge of material types and identification (Al, steel, stainless).

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld structural and sheet metal components per drawings and BOMs.
• Select and apply appropriate welding processes, gases, and filler materials.
• Prepare surfaces for welds and inspect with measurement tools.
• Operate fabrication equipment (mills, presses, shears, saws, brakes) as needed.
• Follow welding procedures and maintain quality and safety standards.

Skills

Welding

GD&T

Blueprints

Inspection tools

Fabrication equipment

Material ID

Safety

Team player

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma

Trade certificate/degree (preferred)

Tools

Welding machines

Fabrication equipment

Lay out & fit-up tools

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Fabricate and weld structural and sheet metal components utilizing fabrication equipment and welding techniques such as Mig, Tig, etc. Work to performance standards, customer specifications and delivery requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Welding

• Fabricate and weld structural and sheet metal components utilizing fabrication equipment and welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, etc.
• Weld and fabricate according to engineering drawings, bill of materials, specifications, and procedures.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning and welding various metals.
• Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Proper selection and safe use of gasses, rods, supplies, materials and procedures and equipment to perform welding duties.
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Proper preparation of work pieces for proper weld integrity and good appearances.
• Establish and follow welding work and inspection procedures, including machine settings.
• Utilize safe and proper rigging, fixtures and work holding to perform welding tasks.
• Proper and safe use of material handling equipment such as cranes, carts, etc.
• Operate hand measurement tooling to inspect part accuracy.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expert at using handheld inspection tools such as vernier calipers, tape measure, etc. and understanding the correct application for each type.
• Expert at reading and interpreting engineering technical drawings, tolerancing, and GD&T.
• Comprehensive knowledge of types welding machines and techniques, fabrication equipment, their correct applications, and proper use.
• Strong understanding material identification and manufacturability of various types materials such as Aluminums, Steels, Stainless Steels, etc.
• Ability to utilize hand tools and operate fabricating machines such as mills, presses, shears, saws, brakes, and laser preferred.
• Strong listening skills to fully understand the inquiries, direction and communications among all employees.
• Team player; with flexibility to handle a variety of responsibilities as needed.
• Positive, diplomatic attitude

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 2-3 years of related experience, 5+ years preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalency minimum.
• Degree or certificate from a related technical/vocational trade program preferred.