Becoming a welder in Cortland, NY typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, offering a blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a growing demand for new welders due to an aging workforce and expanding industries. In Cortland, NY, welders have the opportunity to earn competitive wages, with experienced professionals often surpassing $60,000 annually. Training programs and apprenticeships are available through trade schools and local unions, providing pathways to a stable and rewarding career in welding.
Job Title: Shop Welder/fabricator Overview: Suit-Kote Corporation, headquartered in Cortland NY, is a premier producer, provider and advisor of asphalt emulsions, road preservation services and construction services with 21 strategic locations throughout NY and PA looking to hire a shop welder/fabricator to assist in the repairs and fabrication of any equipment and/or facility needs to keep the company running at optimal performance. It is essential that this candidate has knowledge of SMAW, GMAW and FCAW procedures, have excellent attendance and follow all company policies with instructions given by the supervisor. Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to always observe safe work practices and operating procedures. Whenever on Suit-Kote property, job sites or operating Suit-Kote equipment employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others. Responsibilities/Job Duties: • Read and interpret blueprints. • Determine appropriate welding process and equipment for projects based on blueprints. • Weld ferrous and nonferrous metals together using SMAW, GMAW and GCAW procedures. • Complete projects in timely manner. • Assist with various shop maintenance. • Travel to equipment in the field to make repairs as needed. • Have excellent attendance. • Wear appropriate PPE. • Follow all company safety policies. Required skills/Abilities: • 3-5 years of welding experience or training through credited welding school. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • ability to weld mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. • ability to work with minimal supervision when necessary. • ability to work overtime as required. • Work from heights. • Be attentive to detail. • Experienced working with hand tools. • Obtain a DOT physical card. • Obtain an OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Certificate. • Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check will be conducted. Physical requirements: • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. • Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements. • Must be able to work in a noisy environment. • Be able to bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crawl and squat. Other Preferred Qualities: • Ability to read and understand SDS's. • Basic computer skills. • Basic math skills. • High School diploma or equivalent - a two-year technical degree is preferred. Additional Duties: This job description is no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor. Salary Range: $20-22/hr Benefits: Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth-oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as employer-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401K plan as well as supplemental benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
See More Details >>The Fabricator facilitates the safe and efficient project builds and subassemblies for the purpose of meeting fabrication demands and completion of work orders to build products of optimal quality with ontime delivery. Shift: Monday Friday 6:30 am 3:00 pm Essential Functions/Responsibilities • Safely and efficiently receive and transport incoming steel by loading and unloading materials onto or from trucks pallets trays racks and shelves. Use material handling equipment such as cranes pallet jacks forklifts and dollies to bring raw materials equipment and products to the appropriate location. Store items in a safe and efficient manner. • Accurately read and interpret work order information and precisely follow written or verbal instruction to determine service operations to be performed. Pick parts and kit materials and transport goods to workstations or designated areas as directed. • Expeditiously form and produce a variety of metal components and subassemblies by accurately interpreting engineering drawings and using appropriate metalworking equipment. • Efficiently setup and safely operate fabricating equipment such as horizontal steel band saw iron worker/metal muncher drill press plasma burning table with computerized control panel sheer and press brake to produce components. • Perform quality fabrication including setup layout and fit up based on accurate interpretation of engineering drawings work orders bills of material standard operating practices inspection documents and process control plans. • Determine appropriate fabrication equipment or method(s) based on requirements from blueprints and sketches. • Fit up and tack welding of cut materials according to standard shop practices in order to meet specified tolerances of finished weldment. • Consistently review completed welds and projects to ensure all completed work falls within the tolerances on the blueprints. Cut burn drill & tap grind etc. as needed to meet final specifications for part tolerance aesthetics and general quality expectations. • Final GMAW GTAW FCW or SMAW Welding in accordance with engineering drawings tolerances and specifications and welding procedures resulting in weldments that meet specifications for squareness dimensional tolerance warpage etc. • Safely rig and move materials and equipment using fork trucks and overhead crane in accordance with company procedures. Why work for Pyrotek Cortland Check out our videos! Click the Im Interested button so our hiring team can review your application and schedule time to speak with you soon! What happens next Once you submit your application / resume a member of the recruiting team will send you an email with a selfschedule link to speak with one of our Recruiters. Watch your email for that link! Qualifications : Education/Experience High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) plus three 3 years experience as a welder/fabricator or completion of AWS Welding certification; or equivalent combination of education and experiences. Advanced knowledge of SMAW (stick) GMAW (mig) GTAW (tig) welding processes preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Welding Skills. Ability to perform Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and acetylene welding. Ability to perform stick arc and flux core (FCW) welding. Ability to properly setup and prioritize functions related to welding assignments. Ability to weld various types of metals. Technical Skills and Knowledge. Advanced blueprint/part drawing reading comprehension skills. Ability to extract and comprehend information from complex drawings and use the data to construct fabrications. Advanced understanding of spatial reasoning orientation in twodimensional and threedimensional spaces case and effect heat conduction velocity gravity and force. Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses repair and maintenance. Apply accurate mathematical and arithmetic calculations of whole numbers decimals and fractions including conversions addition subtraction multiplying dividing and an understanding of geometric shapes and angles. Ability to obtain and maintain industrial vehicle (e.g. forklift) certification(s). Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations listen and obtain clarification and respond well to questions. Ability to read a limited number of words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work independently without significant direction and to use resources effectively to figure it out. Ability to define problems collect objective data establish facts and draw valid conclusion. Ability to learn understand and apply technical products to various industrial manufacturing processes. Physical/Sensory Requirements The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation if feasible will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Stand and walk on concrete floors use hands reach talk hear bend kneel stoop crouch crawl and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds. Working Environment While performing the duties of this job the team member is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts such as overhead cranes vibration and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Hard working surfaces for standing and walking. Personal Protective Equipment such as safety footwear goggles gloves respirators etc. required. Additional Information : #PyrotekHiringNow $24.13$36.19 / hourly The minimum and maximum hourly range for this fulltime position is $24.13$36.19 benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including but not limited to jobrelated skills experience and relevant education and/or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. Pyrotek benefits include: • Medical Dental Vision after 31 days • Paid Vacation & Sick Leave • 401(k) with generous match • Profit Sharing • Supplemental Benefits For a full summary of Pyroteks benefit offerings please click HERE. For a full job description click HERE. Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other nonmerit based factors. 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See More Details >>Welding Engineer The Welding Engineer will be responsible for driving innovation and ensuring excellence in welding processes, creating comprehensive work instructions, driving process improvements, designing and implementing welding fixtures, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the welding processes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, innovation, and hands-on experience to enhance productivity and ensure the highest quality in welding operations working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. As a Welding Engineer you will: Work Instructions Development: Develop detailed and clear standards and work instructions for welding processes, ensuring alignment with production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements. Provide training and technical guidance to production staff on welding techniques and procedures. Process Improvement: Analyze current welding processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions. Propose and implement KPI to measure and improve welding performances Implement best practices and new technologies to enhance welding performance productivity and reduce defects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow and optimize production operations. Fixture Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement custom welding fixtures and jigs to improve process consistency and efficiency. Coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure fixtures meet operational requirements. Conduct testing and validation of fixtures to ensure proper functionality. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control processes for welding operations, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards (e.g., AWS, ISO). Investigate welding defects and implement corrective and preventive actions. Prepare and review documentation, including inspection reports and weld procedure specifications (WPS). Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth communication and project execution. Maintain accurate records of welding processes, updates, and improvements. We are looking for someone who: Holds a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Has proven experience as a Welding Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Possesses strong knowledge of welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW) and materials (e.g., metals, alloys). Has proficiency in CAD software for fixture design and layout. Has familiarity with welding standards and codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO). Possesses Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach. Has strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments. Ideally you will also have: Certification as a Welding Inspector (CWI) or Welding Engineer. Experience with automation and robotic welding systems. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. The Physical Demands / Working Conditions are: Combination of office, production floor, and testing areas. May involve occasional lifting and exposure to welding environments. Flexibility to travel, if required What we offer you: Typical pay is $80,000 - 110,000 annually. Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications. This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Health club membership program and reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement 401 (k) Annual Profit Sharing Vacation Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility About G&W Electric Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive. Learn more about our company by watching this video: G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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