Welder III

Thisiscny; Village of Pulaski (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Fulton Companies in Pulaski, NY is seeking an experienced welder to independently perform pressure retaining welds on ASME vessels and piping. You will inspect and document weld quality and ensure conformance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, maintaining WPQ records, coordinating with inspectors, and leading weld repair activities while ensuring traceability across materials and joints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical trade school preferred.
• 5+ years of welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-integrity, code-quality welds on pressure-retaining components.
• Maintain WPQ records under ASME Section IX across multiple processes.
• Interpret welding drawings, maps, and RT/PT/UT reports for compliance.
• Coordinate with the AI on hold and witness points for fabrication.
• Lead weld repairs on rejected joints per code repair rules.
• Mentor Welder I/II on code compliance and traceability.

Skills

WPQ management

ASME Section IX

Welding codes

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Trade School

Tools

Welding Processes SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

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:

• 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.

Job Type

Full-time

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:

• 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
• 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
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, weld maps, radiographic film acceptance reports, and PWHT records for compliance with applicable code rules
• 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
• Actively participates in Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) testing by performing test welds used to qualify new or revised Welding Procedure Specifications
• 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
• 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
• Ensures material traceability is fully maintained from incoming mill certification through completed weldment, including P-Number identification, heat numbers, and WPS-to-joint documentation
• Leads weld repair activities on rejected joints including excavation, re-examination, re-welding, and re-inspection in compliance with applicable code repair rules
• 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):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical Trade School (preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience

DEMONSTRATED CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Personal Credibility - Be reliable and trustworthy.
• Results Oriented - The ability to focus on a desired result
• Thoroughness - Ensuring work and information is complete and accurate
• Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy Work – Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently, using hoist and crane.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Bending/Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Full motion of the body, lower extremities and back muscles.
• Respirator - Must be able to use a respirator (when needed) and may be exposed to dust and fumes.

Salary Description

$24 - $36 / Hour