We are currently seeking an experienced Structural Steel Welder to join our second shift team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding structural steel components, ensuring high-quality welds that meet industry standards and project specifications. This role requires working during the second shift four days a week (typically 2:30 PM - 1:00am) to support our production schedule. Key Responsibilities • Welding Operations: Perform welding on structural steel components using FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) to AWS D1.1 standards. • Blueprint Reading: Interpret and work from blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to execute precise welds. • Material Preparation: Prepare steel surfaces by cutting, grinding, and cleaning to ensure proper weld quality. • Quality Control: Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and compliance with specifications, addressing any defects promptly. • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in safe and optimal working condition. • Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with OSHA regulations. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with fabricators, supervisors, and quality control teams to meet project deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency. • Second Shift Duties: Operate effectively during second shift hours, maintaining productivity and communication with the team. Qualifications • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience as a structural steel welder in a fabrication or construction environment. • Certifications: AWS D1.1 welding certification preferred; ability to pass written and physical weld tests • Technical Skills: FCAW welding processes; familiarity with oxy-acetylene cutting and plasma cutting is a plus. • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in various positions. • Education: High school diploma or GED; completion of a welding apprenticeship or vocational training program is preferred. Working Conditions • Work is performed in a fabrication shop environment, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures. • Second shift schedule (2:30 PM - 1:00 AM but can vary), Monday through Friday, with possible extra hours for overtime. • Use of PPE, including welding helmets, gloves, and steel-toed boots, is mandatory. This is a full-time position. Benefits are available, and include vacation time, sick pay, health insurance, life insurance, 401k and profit sharing! We invite you to come be a part of a strong growing company! RECRUITERS AND TEMP AGENCIES NEED NOT CONTACT THIS JOB POSTER Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Work Location: In person
See More Details >>To Apply for this Job Click Here Welder Job ID: 143850 Job Location: In-Person, $24.50-$25.25/Hour (Depending on Shift), 1st Shift, 2nd Shift if Needed, Full-Time, Overtime Opportunities Alstom is growing — and ETS is your local hiring partner. As a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, Alstom is expanding their team in Plattsburgh. If you're ready to take on a long-term opportunity with growth potential, we want to hear from you. Join Alstom as a Production Operator and help build the future of transportation. Your day-to-day as a Welder: • Perform MIG/MAG welding on stainless steel plates in all positions • Conduct assembly and tack welding to ensure correct part placement before final welding • Use precision tools such as measuring tapes, squares, and gauges for weld quality verification • Support workstation cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of welding robots and equipment • Follow production schedules while ensuring quality standards and timely completion Your skills and experience: • Formal training/certification as an Arc Welder (SENAI or equivalent) • Strong knowledge of MIG/MAG welding; TIG welding experience preferred • Familiar with tools and inspection processes in a production environment • Comfortable collaborating with team members and adhering to safety/quality protocols What you can expect from ETS: • Health insurance, referral program, and more • Weekly pay • Brand NEW exclusive ETS benefit: Get paid whenever you need with earned wages on-demand. No need to wait until payday! For immediate consideration for the Welder position, contact our Plattsburgh ETS office at 518-562-4673 today. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #NYIND 143850 To Apply for this Job Click Here
See More Details >>Acara Solutions is looking for Production Operators/Welders to work for our partner located in Plattsburgh, NY who specializes in Transportation Manufacturing. What you will receive: Pay Rate: $24.50/hour with overtime opportunities available. 1st shift 6 am 2:30 am 2nd shift if needed 2-10:30 .75 cents premium Here is what you will do: • Perform production tasks in factory on dedicated workstations • Pilot, clean, maintain assembly and test robots • Assemble and inspect finished product to ensure defined quality level on time • Execute assembly and welding of parts made of stainless steel on plates from 1,5mm to 6mm thickness in all welding positions performing the welding process: MIG / MAG, regulating and preparing the welding equipment according to internal instruction (voltage, amperage, welding speed, oscillation, flow of shielding gas and so on). • Use tools, equipment and instruments such as: measuring tape, scale, square and gauges to make visual weld checking. • Conduct assembly before welding, positioning the parts and performing tack welds to place them at the correct location, verifying the quality, specifications and measurements of the drawing. • Monitor the activities of other welding technicians, conveying instructions, technical norms, drawings, technical guidance and organization/cleaning of the equipment / workstations, to help them fulfill their activities within the deadlines established and comply with quality norms. • Use the APSYS tools (5s / Autonomous Team / SMED / TPM / Self Inspection / Shop Floor Meeting). • Execute welding activities according to the needs of the area and through specific qualifications. Required Skills / Qualifications: • SENAI or equivalent in training / course to be Arc Welder at technical school. • Experience in the welding process TIG is desirable in order to be used in case of welding repairs. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Plattsburgh, NY, often begins with enrolling in a technical training program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed nationwide, with a median wage of $45,190 per year or $20.25 per hour. In Plattsburgh, NY, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, making it a lucrative career path with strong earning potential.
