Welder Assembler

Watson Bowman Acme; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid time off, paid holidays

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in New York seeks a Welding Assistant to support fitters and supervisors in the assembly of metallic products for construction. Responsibilities include fitting sub-assemblies using welding techniques and tools while ensuring safety and quality standards. The role requires a high school diploma and encourages applicants with relevant welding experience. An excellent benefits package is offered, including a 401k, medical coverage, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required, additional coursework with emphasis on welding preferred.
• Related experience in welding and assembly of expansion joint systems preferred.
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings and other written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fitting sub-assemblies as instructed, including tie downs, grinding, and stud welding.
• Use hand tools and equipment to join components and assemble products.
• Comply with all safety regulations and lift materials up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Welding

Assembly

Use of hand tools

Reading shop drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

Watson Bowman Acme, a Sika company, is a manufacturer and supplier of expansion joint solutions for the transportation sector, including bridge and highway fabrication, preservation, and tunnels.This position is responsible for assisting Welding Fitters, Master Fitters, Forepersons, and Manufacturing Supervision staff as directed in the manufacture and assembly of metallic products supplied to the construction industry. More specifically, assist in fitting sub-assemblies as instructed, including but not limited to, tie downs, straightening, grinding, and stud welding on strip seal steel rails, using hand tools, overhead cranes, and welding equipment. Attention to safety and quality is essential to this position.Salary Range: $23 - $26 an hour based on education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.

Department Shop

Job Type Full-Time

Qualifications: Formula for Success

• High school diploma or equivalency required, additional course work with emphasis on welding preferred.
• Related experience in the welding and assembly of expansion joint systems preferred.
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings and other written instructions.
• Use of hand tools, welding, fixturing, and hydraulic equipment to join components together into sub-assemblies and assemble into finished engineer-to-order products.
• Comply with all safety regulations, including Safe Work Permits, training requirements, and use of safety equipment.
• Must be able to lift and manage material of up to 50 pounds unassisted; walk or stand for long periods of time; bend, stoop, or kneel if required; wear all required PPE.
• Possess the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in, and are always working to form the best team — especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.