Location: Plattsburgh, NY (potential travel to Canada, including overnight) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $22.50 - $25.00 Start Date: June 2025 About the Roles: Micro Bird USA LLC is seeking a Specialized Assembler - Welder. The Specialized Assembler – Welder is responsible for assembling automotive components while also performing welding operations to meet precise specifications for vehicle construction. This position requires a strong understanding of welding techniques, adherence to AWS standards, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious production environment. What you will do regularly: • Perform welding tasks as part of the vehicle assembly process, adhering to AWS specifications and quality standards. Use a variety of welding techniques, such as MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), and Stick welding, to weld automotive parts and components. • Ensure that all welds are performed to the required quality standards, meeting AWS specifications for strength, durability, and appearance. Inspect welded components for defects and ensure proper alignment and fitment before and after welding. • Assemble a variety of automotive parts and systems, including chassis, frames, structural components, and other vehicle systems. Follow blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to ensure components are installed correctly and according to production requirements. • Work collaboratively with other assemblers, welders, engineers, and quality control personnel to meet production targets. Assist in the training of junior team members on welding techniques and AWS specifications. • Maintain and clean equipment, tools, and work area. • Follow safety protocols and guidelines. Minimum Requirements: • AWS certification preferred. • 5 years of experience in automotive assembly and welding, specifically in a manufacturing or production environment. • Strong experience in welding automotive components such as frames, exhaust systems, chassis, and body panels. • In-depth knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick) and ability to weld to AWS standards. • Strong understanding of AWS welding specifications and ability to apply these standards in a manufacturing setting. • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to welding and component alignment. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. • Strong attention to detail and focus on maintaining high-quality standards in all welding tasks. • Ability to Travel to Drummondville, Canada to train. (Proper Documentation is required, i.e. Passport/Enhanced License to cross US/CA Border) • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others. • Ability to work in a manufacturing setting with varying temperatures. • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance; reach with hands and arms including overhead; stoop, kneel, crouch. Standing, walking, operating equipment for extended periods. • Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.). Soft Skills and Mindset: • Attitude: Demonstrated positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset to foster a culture that emphasizes employee participation, engagement, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Commitment to HS&E: Ability to foster and build a culture of safety, health, and environmental awareness by leading through example and promoting best practices. • Appreciation for Quality: Strong attention to detail and a mindset for quality excellence to ensure product consistency and operational efficiency. • Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, learn new processes, and remain focused under pressure. • Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in Canada and the US, including engineers, operators, and leadership. • Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing practical, innovative solutions. • Continuous Improvement Orientation: Passion for process improvement and building systems that drive efficiency, safety, and quality. Benefits: • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family available on your first day • Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays • 401K with substantial company match • Company paid disability and life insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Willingness to travel: • 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About the position The Production Operator role encompasses both assembly and welding tasks within a manufacturing environment. The position requires handling and storing goods, setting up production equipment, and performing quality checks to ensure production standards are met. The role is critical in maintaining the efficiency and quality of the production process, with specific responsibilities for both assembly and welding operations. Responsibilities • Handle and store goods and raw materials in the factory or warehouse. , • Set up production equipment including robots, machines, and workstations. , • Clean and maintain working areas and production equipment. , • Perform manufacturing, production, and testing tasks as planned by the MRP. , • Monitor the production process and carry out basic testing and quality checks. , • Pack goods ready for shipment in crates or other containers. , • Execute assembly and welding of parts made of stainless steel in various positions. , • Conduct assembly before welding, positioning parts and performing tack welds. Requirements • GED/HS Diploma required. , • Mechanical or production experience preferred. Nice-to-haves • Experience in the welding process TIG is desirable. Benefits • 401k Match , • Robust Benefits Available , • Company Paid Uniforms , • Paid Rx Safety Glasses & Safety Shoes
See More Details >>Job Description We are seeking a skilled laborer/welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for various tasks including stretching wire, welding with mig/stick, installing and repairing fence, mixing and pouring concrete, tamping and setting posts, digging post holes, and operating power-driven augers and other construction tools. • Key Responsibilities: • Install and repair fence • Mix and pour concrete • Tamp and set posts • Dig post holes • Use power-driven augers and other construction tools Requirements • A valid driver's license • Prior experience running heavy equipment and welding is an asset but not required
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.
