Welder/Fabricator II-IV - 2nd shift

Unified Prince; Town of Byron (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Compensation

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Team Meetings

Employee Committees & Involvement

Bonus Incentive Program

Community Service Day

Team Events & Activities

Awesome Company Culture

Shift differential (2nd shift)

Job summary

Unified Defense is seeking skilled Welders II-IV to join our Byron, GA team on 2nd shift. You will read and interpret welding symbols and blueprints, apply metal properties knowledge, and perform arc gouging and plasma cutting as needed to complete tank assemblies with high quality and safety standards.

We offer excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years advanced welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and fabrication problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of the role at a consistent and acceptable quality level.
• Read, interpret, and apply welding symbols and blueprints.
• Apply knowledge of metals properties to welding and fabrication decisions.
• Perform arc gouging and plasma cutting as required.
• Weld and fabricate tank areas from start to finish with adherence to WPS and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve fabrication and welding issues with minimal supervision.
• Ensure welding work meets safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Support shop efficiency, quality improvement, and best practices.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints reading

Arc gouging

Plasma cutting

Problem solving

Tools

Welding equipment

PPE

Job description

AtUnified Defense,we’rerevolutionizing the metal fabrication industry withcutting-edgetechnology and innovative designs.We are currently seekingskilledWeldersII-IVto join our team.

Who We Are:
Founded in 2016,Unified Defensehas been serving our clients with high quality craftsmanship for almost 10 years. From our recent beginnings, to where we are today, serving our customers with superior products has been an unchanging goal for us. Our approach has been passed down for many years, and we are proud to serve both our customers and employees with a foundation in our core values. Without satisfied employees, wecan’tserve our customers with the selfless care, ethical nature, and overall integrity we promise. We are proud tomaintainan employee-focused company, where our team members feel supported and excited to come to work. We want your confidence and determination to shine in all you do - join our team today!

Location/Schedule:

Byron, GA / 2nd shift

WhatYou’llDo:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of the role at a consistent and acceptable quality level.
• Read, interpret, and apply all welding symbols and blueprints.
• Apply knowledge of the physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals to welding and fabrication decisions.
• Perform arc gouging and plasma cutting asrequired.
• Perform layout, stub-ups, and isolator pad installation for inner and outer tank assemblies.
• Weld and fabricate a full tank area (inner, outer, or walls) from start to finish, ensuring minimal quality issues and adherenceto WPS and quality standards.
• Identifyand resolve complex fabrication and welding issues with minimal supervision.
• Ensure welding work meets or exceeds quality, safety, and productivity expectations.
• Support shop efficiency, quality improvement, and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with all shop safety practices and PPE requirements.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of advanced welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated ability to complete all tasks independently and consistently.
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex fabrication issues.
• Ability to work in varied temperatures, including exposure to extreme heat during welding processes.
• Manual dexterity tooperatewelding equipment and tools with precision.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or elevated heights when necessary.
• Good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity to inspect welds and materials.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbsregularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work onfeetfor extended periods (8-12 hours per shift).
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while performing welding tasks.

What We Offer:

• Excellent Compensation(2ndshift = 15% shift diff)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Meetings
• Employee Committees & Involvement
• Bonus Incentive Program
• Community Service Day
• Team Events & Activities
• Awesome Company Culture

Unified Defense is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.