We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with TIG and MIG Pulse welding processes and the ability to fabricate high-quality components with precision. This role involves working with stainless steel materials, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring adherence to specifications to deliver superior results. Duties and Responsibilities • Use TIG or MIG Pulse welding processes to weld stainless steel components of 304 and 316 metal products. • Must be able to interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and tolerances. • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. • Set up and operate hand and power tools, such as angle grinder, TIG welder and gas metal arc welding equipment. • Select proper filler rods according to base metal specifications. • Grind or cut edges of workpieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using angle grinders and hand tools. • Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
See More Details >>We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with TIG and MIG Pulse welding processes and the ability to fabricate high-quality components with precision. This role involves working with stainless steel materials, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring adherence to specifications to deliver superior results. Duties and Responsibilities • Use TIG or MIG Pulse welding processes to weld stainless steel components of 304 and 316 metal products. • Must be able to interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and tolerances. • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. • Set up and operate hand and power tools, such as angle grinder, TIG welder and gas metal arc welding equipment. • Select proper filler rods according to base metal specifications. • Grind or cut edges of workpieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using angle grinders and hand tools. • Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
See More Details >>About Us: Enstructure New Haven is a full-service deep-water marine terminal operator and service provider. Strategically located in the Port of New Haven, our terminal provides turnkey, vertically integrated logistics services for dry bulk, liquid bulk, and breakbulk products. With our state-of-the-art infrastructure, we support ship, barge, truck, and rail capabilities, making us one of the most efficient and economical terminal operators on the East Coast. Terminal History: In 2018 Enstructure acquired Gateway Terminal, a bulk terminals and logistics company. This acquisition expanded the Enstructure’s capabilities and footprint, comprised of 22 terminals strategically located near major population hubs along the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and Inland River system. Enstructure provides full-service and reliable logistics solutions to some of the world’s largest companies in the energy, agriculture, food, manufacturing, construction, and public safety sectors. Job Title: Welder - Waterfront Terminal and Mobile Repairs Company: Gateway Location: New Haven, Connecticut Summary of Position: We are seeking a skilled Welder to perform in-house and mobile repairs at our waterfront terminal. The ideal candidate will be proficient in heavy stick welding and plasma cutting, ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of various equipment and components. This role involves both preventative and corrective maintenance, requiring a high level of technical expertise and the ability to work independently. Primary Responsibilities: • Equipment Repairs: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all shipping containers and chassis using IICL standards as a guide. • Welding and Cutting: Conduct welding and cutting during routine and extensive repair of containers and chassis in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and IICL procedures. • Material Handling: Cut and measure materials, working with both pneumatic and electrical power tools. • Damage Assessment: Measure and gauge damage for estimates and reparability, complete work orders, and inspection paperwork. • Support Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all support equipment as assigned. • Chassis Maintenance: Conduct chassis maintenance to ensure safety and operational standards. Mandatory Qualifications: • Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Ability to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on all assigned support equipment. • Background Check: Must pass an extensive background check. • Driver's License: Maintain a valid state driver's license. • Drug Screen and Physical: Must successfully pass a drug screen and physical examination. • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for effective teamwork and reporting. • Hand-Eye Coordination: Above-average hand-eye coordination is required for precision in welding and repairs. • Basic Hand Tools: Proficiency in using basic hand tools. • TWIC Card: Must hold a TWIC card or have the ability to obtain one. • Outdoor Work: Ability to work outside in various weather conditions. • Weekend Availability: Must be available to work on weekends as needed. Desired Experience: • Chassis Maintenance: Experience in maintaining and repairing chassis. • Stick Welding: Proficiency in stick welding techniques. • Structural Welding: Ability to weld structural components ranging from 3/16” to 1” thickness. • Pipe Welding: Skilled in welding pipes from 2” to 12” in diameter. • Heavy Equipment Repairs: Experience in repairing heavy equipment such as buckets, grapples, and skip pans, including hard-facing fabrication as needed. Insurability Requirement: • Driving History: Must possess a valid driver’s license and a 3-year driving history that is acceptable to our auto insurance carrier. Physical Demands/Work Environment: • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. • The work environment involves hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, errant chemicals, heavy equipment, and extreme heights. • Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting, and noise levels in the work environment. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The associate may perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor and other management as required. If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and a team-driven attitude, we encourage you to apply.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in New Haven, CT, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years and require extensive training under licensed professionals. With approximately 9,463 active welding job openings nationwide and a projected 2-3% growth in the welding sector, the demand for skilled welders remains strong. According to the American Welding Society, welders in New Haven, CT, earn an average of $1,500 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring welders in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with substantial earning potential—often exceeding $77,000 annually for experienced professionals.
