Welder - Orbital Experience

ConeCraft LLC; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ConeCraft is seeking a skilled Welder with orbital welding experience to join our manufacturing team. You will fabricate, assemble, and weld stainless steel components used in sanitary process equipment, reading drawings and specs to ensure high quality.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years welding experience, proficiency with orbital welding, and the ability to read weld symbols. The role involves setup, inspection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years welding experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Proven experience performing orbital welding on stainless steel tubing and piping.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specs, and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital welding on stainless tubing, pipe, and components per drawings and quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld components for sanitary process systems.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment and tools.
• Inspect welds for quality and conformance to specs.
• Assist with transfer panels and related process equipment fabrication.
• Measure, cut, grind, and prepare materials for welding.
• Perform rework and repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all safety policies and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams on projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Orbital welding experience

Read blueprints

Stainless steel welding

Measurement tools

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Job description

Welder - Orbital Experience

ConeCraft is seeking a skilled and dependable Welder with orbital welding experience to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding stainless steel and other metal components used in high-quality process equipment and systems. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in orbital welding and the ability to read technical drawings and specifications. Experience with transfer panel fabrication and assembly is highly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform orbital welding on stainless steel tubing, pipe, and fabricated components in accordance with engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld various components used in sanitary process systems and equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment and related tools.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Assist with assembly and fabrication of transfer panels and related process equipment.
• Measure, cut, grind, and prepare materials for welding operations.
• Perform rework and repairs as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proven experience performing orbital welding on stainless steel tubing and piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, equipment setup, and quality inspection methods.
• Ability to use measuring tools including calipers, tape measures, squares, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and work in a production environment for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fabricating and assembling transfer panels for sanitary or process applications.
• GTAW/TIG welding experience on stainless steel.
• Experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or sanitary process equipment manufacturing.
• Welding certifications preferred.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.