Welder I/II

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled welder to produce high-quality welded assemblies. This role requires expertise in welding techniques and the ability to work with robotic gas welding equipment. You'll be responsible for setting machine parameters, inspecting welds for defects, and training junior team members. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to the production of precision-engineered components in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for welding and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in welding with knowledge of techniques and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set welding machine voltage and wire speed for proper fusion of metals.
• Inspect weldments for defects and train Welder I team members.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Welding Techniques

Basic Math Skills

English Proficiency

Education

1 year of related experience

Job description

Sets welding machine voltage and wire speed for proper fusion of metals following standard work methods and detailed drawings.

Produces complex welded assemblies to close tolerances where considerable knowledge and skill in the field of welding are required to produce quality results. May include working with robotic gas welding equipment.

Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on welding equipment to ensure proper working order.

Inspects weldments for obvious and non-obvious defects such as but not limited to: weld spatter, rough welds, missing welds, and sharp corners/edges.

Assists in training Welder I team members in proper procedures, techniques, and tool use.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Working knowledge of blueprint reading preferred.
• Fluent in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 1 year of related experience.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.