Becoming a welder in Batavia, NY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welders by 2029. Welders in New York earn an average of $1,100 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $45,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
L&M Specialty Fabrication is a family owned business in Batavia NY. L&M is located in a 20,000 sqft new constructed building on Saile Drive. We are looking for motivated individuals to fabricate/weld. • Prior experience as a Fabricator or welder is required. Pay is based on experience. • Agriculture background is a plus. • Fabrication of new custom Agriculture, construction and industrial equipment. • Repair/modification of all types of equipment • Use of modern CNC fabrication equipment, press brakes, plasma tables, etc. • Experience with with CAD or other design software a plus. • Manual machining experience a plus • Fast paced something new everyday. New facility, new equipment, and always room for advancement. - BENEFITS including Health Insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match & Profit Sharing Plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation. - Full time with overtime available - Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling - Use of overhead cranes and forklift- Bending and standing most of the day Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Graham Corporation is a great place to work with excellent benefits! Graham currently offers fully company paid Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. We also offer Dental & Vision Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance you and your family. There is a very generous 401k match with no vesting schedule, 11 paid Holidays, a yearly company paid defined contribution and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. SUMMARY: • Performs all position welding on an assortment of structures and weldments in accordance with code requirement, alignments and dimensional specifications. Requires broad knowledge of welding technology in addition to extensive welding experience, fulfills ASME Section IX welding qualifications. Reports directly to Production Supervisor, Weld Shop or his/her designee. • This position is for 2nd shift. you will need to be available to train on first shift for 6 months to a year. Additional $1.75 per hour shift differential when transferred to 2nd shift. JOB DUTIES: • Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., set up welding equipment and obtain electrodes and other necessary equipment for specified job or subassembly. • Investigate special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements. • Slag work; examine weld for size of bead, penetration and quality continuous code welding and testing. • Visually examines completed weld for size of bead, penetration and quality. • Strong backs, complicated standard or special structures and weldments involving a number of parts and details, using clamp, tack weld, jigs, fixtures, and turning rigs. • work may require use of scaffold and ladders. • In preparation of surfaces to be welded, will use a variety of tools such as grinder, chippers and arc gouging equipment. • Size of positioning of work may require incumbents of this position to operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories. • Use an assortment of measuring tools such as straight edge, tape, welding gauges, etc. to ensure proper weld dimensions. • Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of welders and other employees of the department of lesser classification. • Performs other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor, weld shop, or his/her designee. WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REEQUIRED: • High School Diploma/GED Required • BOCES, or Trade School education supplemented by special study or on the job training to receive certification for all welding processes and procedures used on company products. • Proficiency test applies. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Please be aware that many of our positions require a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be grated to U.S. Citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Graham Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. BENEFITS: • 401(k) • 401(k) Matching • Dental & Vision Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Health Insurance • Health Savings Account • Life Insurance • Paid Time-Off • Parental Leave Education Required • Technical/other training or better • High School or better Behaviors Preferred • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Job Duties: • Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., sets up welding equipment and obtains electrodes and other necessary equipment for specified job or subassembly. • Investigates special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements. • Slag work; examines weld for size of bead, penetration and quality continuous code welding and testing. • Visually examines completed weld for size of bead, penetration and quality. • Strong backs, complicated standard or special structures and weldments involving a number of parts and details, using clamp, tack weld, jigs, fixtures, and turning rigs. • Work may require use of scaffold and ladders. • In preparation of surfaces to be welded, will use a variety of tools such as grinder, chippers and arc gouging equipment. • Size of positioning of work may require incumbents of this position to operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories. • Uses an assortment of measuring tools such as straight edge, tape, welding gauges, etc. to ensure proper weld dimensions. • Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of welders and other employees of the department of lesser classification. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor, weld shop, or his/her designate. Working Conditions: • May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.
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