Welder III

Fulton; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness club

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Employee assistance program

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Profit share bonus

Job summary

Fulton is seeking an experienced welder to independently perform pressure-retaining welds on standard and custom ASME vessels and piping. The role requires interpreting drawings, welding maps, and PWHT records, while maintaining WPQ qualifications across multiple processes and positions.

You will coordinate with inspectors and NDE teams, ensure material traceability, and lead repair activities on rejected joints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Technical Trade School preferred.
• 5+ years of welding experience, with ASME code knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Executes high-integrity, code-quality welds on critical pressure-retaining components across boiler and vessel scopes.
• Maintains WPQ qualifications under ASME Section IX across multiple processes.
• Interprets complex drawings, weld maps, radiographic reports, and PWHT records for compliance.
• Applies preheat, inter-pass temperature control, and PWHT requirements per ASME rules.
• Participates in PQR testing to qualify new or revised welding procedures.
• Performs or supports NDE methods (VT, PT, MT); coordinates with RT/UT contractors and reviews rejection reports.
• Coordinates with Authorized Inspector at hold and witness points for fabrication and testing.
• Ensures full material traceability from mill cert to weldment documentation.
• Leads weld repair activities on rejected joints and mentors Welder I/II on code compliance and traceability.
• Provides on-the-job mentorship focused on technical accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Initiative

Personal credibility

Results oriented

Thoroughness

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Trade School (preferred)

5+ years experience

Job description

Description

The Fulton Companies is a private multi-national 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 disability 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 race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requirements

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

Independently perform pressure retaining welds on standard and custom ASME vessels and piping on a routine basis in addition to advanced structural welding.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1) Executes high-integrity, code-quality welds on the most critical pressure-retaining components across Section I power boiler, Section IV heating boiler, and Section VIII pressure vessel scopes including, thermal fluid coils and high-pressure headers

2) Holds and maintains broad Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) under ASME Section IX covering multiple processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW), all positions, and P-Number groupings applicable to production materials

3) Interprets complex engineering drawings, weld maps, radiographic film acceptance reports, and PWHT records for compliance with applicable code rules

4) Applies and verifies preheat, inter-pass temperature control, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) requirements for thick-section carbon steel, and other materials requiring controlled thermal treatment per ASME code rules and WPS requirements

5) Actively participates in Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) testing by performing test welds used to qualify new or revised Welding Procedure Specifications

6) Performs or supports required NDE methods including visual examination (VT), liquid penetrant (PT), and magnetic particle (MT); interfaces directly with RT and UT contractors and reviews rejection reports to understand required weld repairs

7) Coordinates directly with the Authorized Inspector (AI) at code-required hold and witness points for Section I, IV, and VIII fabrication including weld joint examination, radiography review, and hydrostatic test witness

8)Ensures material traceability is fully maintained from incoming mill certification through completed weldment, including P-Number identification, heat numbers, and WPS-to-joint documentation

9) Leads weld repair activities on rejected joints including excavation, re-examination, re-welding, and re-inspection in compliance with applicable code repair rules

10) Provides structured on-the-job technical mentorship to Welder I and II personnel focused on code compliance, WPS adherence, and traceability discipline

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications and Required Experience):

1) High School Diploma or GED

2) Technical Trade School (preferred)

3) 5+ 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.