Welder/Fabricator

EmergencyMD; Town of Homer (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in asphalt emulsions and construction services is seeking a skilled Shop Welder/Fabricator. In this role, you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints and executing welding tasks using various techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW. This position requires a keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently. The company offers a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical and dental coverage. If you are passionate about welding and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employer-Paid Medical Benefits

Employer-Paid Dental Benefits

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401K Plan Participation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of welding experience or training through a credited welding school.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and determine appropriate welding processes.
• Weld ferrous and nonferrous metals using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Assist with shop maintenance and travel for field repairs.

Skills

Welding (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW)

Blueprint Reading

Attention to Detail

Hand Tool Experience

Ability to Work Overtime

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two-Year Technical Degree

Tools

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Welding Equipment

Job description

Job Title: Shop Welder/Fabricator

Overview: Suit-Kote Corporation, headquartered in Cortland NY, is a premier producer, provider and advisor of asphalt emulsions, road preservation services and construction services with 21 strategic locations throughout NY and PA looking to hire a shop welder/fabricator to assist in the repairs and fabrication of any equipment and/or facility needs to keep the company running at optimal performance.

It is essential that this candidate has knowledge of SMAW, GMAW and FCAW procedures, has excellent attendance and follows all company policies with instructions given by the supervisor.

Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to always observe safe work practices and operating procedures. Whenever on Suit-Kote property, job sites or operating Suit-Kote equipment employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Determine appropriate welding process and equipment for projects based on blueprints.
• Weld ferrous and nonferrous metals together using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW procedures.
• Complete projects in a timely manner.
• Assist with various shop maintenance.
• Travel to equipment in the field to make repairs as needed.
• Have excellent attendance.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Follow all company safety policies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3-5 years of welding experience or training through a credited welding school.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to weld mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision when necessary.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Work from heights.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Experience working with hand tools.
• Obtain a DOT physical card.
• Obtain an OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Certificate.
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements.
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment.
• Be able to bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crawl and squat.

Other Preferred Qualities:

• Ability to read and understand SDS's.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent - a two-year technical degree is preferred.

Additional Duties: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Salary Range: $20-22/hr

Benefits: Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth-oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as employer-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401K plan as well as supplemental benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled