Welder I

Sealed Air Corporation; Ayer (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation's manufacturing facility in Ayer, MA is seeking a Welder for 1st shift (7:30 am – 4:00 pm). The role requires MIG/TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, plus knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.

Responsibilities include preheating, inspecting workmanship, dismantling/scrapping as needed, selecting proper tools, and maintaining safe operations. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years MIG welding and TIG welding experience preferred.
• 2 years experience in metal fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma concepts preferred.
• Able to follow SOPs and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal parts using MIG or TIG on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Preheat workpieces with torch.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and conformance with specifications.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal as needed.
• Select and position welding/ cutting tools according to material and thickness.
• Maintain safe operations and contribute to process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG/TIG welding

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

SOP adherence

Lean Six Sigma

Heat & time settings

English literacy

Heavy lifting

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Company Description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Job Description

WELDER
Our equipment manufacturing facility, located in Ayer, Massachusetts, is seeking a Welder with exceptional work ethics to fill our current 1st shift opening (7:30 am – 4:00 pm). The employee must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. The qualified candidates must be able to work from written and verbal instructions under minimal supervision. Our ideal team members must possess a solid work history with the willingness to learn our manufacturing processes.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00

Shift: Morning

Responsibilities

• Welding metal parts together using M.I.G. or T.I.G. systems on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Preheat workpieces preparatory to welding or bending, using torch.
• Examines workpiece for defects and measurements with straightedge or template to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment as needed.
• Selects, positions, and secures torch, cutting tips or welding rod, according to type, thickness, area, and desired temperature of metal.
• Fuses parts together, seals tension points and adds metal to build up parts.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Accomplish organization goals by exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assures a safe work environment through understanding and following safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to use all measuring devices.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Possess an understanding of proper heat and time settings.
• Ability to differentiate between metals.
• 2 years M.I.G. and T.I.G. welding experience, preferred
• 2 years’ experience in metal fabrication, preferred
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma concepts strongly preferred.
• Able to follow SOPs.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Goal oriented and self motivated

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

Relocation:No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.