Welder II in Pulaski

Energy Jobline ZR; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness club

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Profit share bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Fulton Companies, a private multi-group of companies, is seeking a skilled welder to perform both non-pressurized and pressure-retaining welds on ASME vessels and piping at our Pulaski, NY site. The role requires accuracy, safety, and adherence to WPQ and welding symbols.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, technical training, and at least 1 year of welding experience, with ability to read drawings and meet ASME specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical trade school preferred.
• 1+ years’ welding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and flux-core welds on pressure-retaining components including boiler shells, steam drums, headers, tube-to-tubes sheet joints, and pressure vessel shells with minimal supervision.
• Maintain WPQ qualifications under ASME Section IX for required processes, positions, and base/filler metals.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, ASME weld symbols, WPS documents, and shop travelers for boiler assemblies.
• Perform fit-up and tacking of boiler pressure welds in accordance with ASME tolerances.
• Monitor preheat and inter-pass temperatures during welding on code parts.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux-core welding

ASME welding

Welding symbols

WPQ knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Trade School

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

The Fulton Companies is a private multi- group of companies headquartered in beautiful Pulaski, NY, USA. Our founder, Lewis Palm, was a pioneer in the engineering of steam boilers and associated equipment for the laundry and dry-cleaning markets, he invented the first Vertical Tubeless Boiler in 1949. With our expansion of products and knowledge throughout the years, we are well known in many applications of your daily life including but not limited to, food processing, pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government/military.

Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. We strive for energy efficiencies, global impact, and environmental responsibility. Fulton has served as an industry leader of emerging heat transfer technologies for more than 75 years!

Our culture thrives on the HEART values of the company and puts pride in our people. We encourage continued training and learning to grow you and your career with Fulton.

HEART:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Effective and Results Oriented
• Always customer focused
• Respectful and considerate
• Team Player

Benefits:

At Fulton we value our employees and therefore offer competitive compensation, onsite fitness club, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary insurance, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation time, paid holidays, profit share bonus.

Fulton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Fulton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , protected veteran status, , , or other legally protected status.

Requirements:

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

With minimum supervision performs both non pressure and pressure retaining welds on standard ASME vessels and piping on a routine basis.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs MIG, TIG, and flux-core welds on pressure-retaining components including boiler shells, steam drums, headers, tube-to-tubes sheet joints, and pressure vessel shells with minimal supervision
• Holds active Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) under ASME Section IX covering required processes, positions, and base/filler metal groupings for Section I, IV, and VIII work
• Reads and interprets fabrication drawings, ASME weld symbols, WPS documents, and shop travelers specific to power boiler and heating boiler assemblies
• Performs fit-up and tacking of boiler pressure in compliance with ASME dimensional tolerances
• Monitors and verifies preheat and inter-pass temperatures using temperature-indicating crayons or contact thermometers prior to and during welding on code parts
• Identifies and corrects weld discontinuities including porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, cracks, etc. prior to NDE examination hold points
• Supports preparation for Authorized Inspector (AI) hold points including joint fit-up verification, WPS posting, and documentation readiness
• Maintains complete and accurate weld traceability records including base metal heat numbers, filler metal lot numbers, WPS references, and welder stamp identification
• Assists in hydrostatic pressure test preparation including final weld joint verification and temporary connection installation
• Mentors Welder I personnel on structural welding techniques, shop safety practices, and quality awareness

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications and Required Experience)

1) High School Diploma or GED

2) Technical Trade School ()

3) 1+ years’ experience

DEMONSTRATED CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

1) Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

2) Personal Credibility - Be reliable and trustworthy.

3) Results Oriented - The ability to focus on a desired result

4) Thoroughness - Ensuring work and information is complete and accurate

5) Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) Heavy Work – Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently, using hoist and crane.

2) Frequent standing and walking.

3) Bending/Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Full motion of the body, lower extremities and back muscles.

4) Respirator - Must be able to use a respirator (when needed) and may be exposed to dust and fumes.