Overview: JPW Structural Contracting located in Syracuse, NY is currently seeking Structural Welders to join their team! Positions are Monday - Friday, 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with optional Saturdays, when applicable, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Structural Welders play a key role in the success of our company. They must be sure to follow company policies, operations and work in harmony with co-workers to ensure the Company’s success. They perform the day-to-day activities required of them in the shop with the goal of meeting the production schedule set forth by the Shop Foreman, all while maintaining a safe working environment and staying within quality standards. Responsibilities: • Weld and fabricate structural steel • Follow blueprints to meet product specifications • Calculate material measurements to verify specifications • Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure, tools and material requirements. • Fabricates by cutting, burning, and welding various metals. • Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts. • Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly Remote Position: false Min Compensation : USD $20.00/Hr. Max Compensation : USD $30.00/Hr. Qualifications: • 3+ years experience in welding • Familiarity with welding tools and procedures • Basic knowledge and understanding of layout • Familiarity with reading and understanding blueprints • Ability to handle physical workload Starting Wage will DOE Company Website: https://www.jpwcompanies.com/employment/ Company Profile: Take a walk around our 100,000sq.ft. AISC Certified Fabrication facility and you’ll quickly realize our emphasis is on quality craftsmanship and efficiency. You’ll find a department for every fabrication need. From the in house milling and machining department, to our burn tables and waterjet, to the new Peddinghaus Steel processing system, and our separate Stainless Steel Fabrication Facility. Between our Blasting Facility and our AISC Certified Paint booth, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more qualified setup. JPW’s Fab Shop is full of state of the art techniques and equipment, with skilled employees putting it all to use daily. Our bays are all equipped with 2 10-ton overhead cranes to provide us with the capability to tackle even the largest jobs. Our facility also includes an in-house detailing department utilizing the most up to date and innovative software available, giving JPW the edge when it comes to complex projects. JPW Fabrication Specialties include but are not limited to the following: • Multi-story Bldgs. and Commercial Retail stores • Electrical Substation Steel- Design/ Build • Steel Truss Fabrication & plate girders • In house Sand blasting and painting booths. • Ornamental Handrails, Aluminum, Carbon, and Stainless Steel • Miscellaneous Steel Design and Fabrication, Load testing (ie. Stairs, Ladders, Lifting fixtures, Spreader beams, Pusher Snow plows, buckets, blade fixtures) • Plate Weldment Fabrications/ in house bending & rolling capabilities • Press breaks up to 12’ long with 250 ton capacities
See More Details >>For 100 years, Morse Manufacturing has offered the most extensive line of drum handling equipment anywhere in the world and has introduced virtually every major product innovation in the drum-handling marketplace. Every product Morse produces is of superior quality and is manufactured in the United States by our employees in the Central New York community. Over 50% of our employees have 10+ years with the company! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a team atmosphere. Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: • Medical and Dental Insurance Plan • 401k with Company Match and Profit Sharing • Company Paid Life Insurance • Safety Shoe Allowance • Paid Holidays and Vacation • Educational Assistance Duties and Requirements: • Performs primarily MIG and some TIG welding operations. As a part of the operation, the employee will perform cutting and burning operations using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment. Must often grind, flap disc, weld joint before welding together. • Inspect welds to ensure conformance with specifications. • Meticulous attention to safety and product quality. • Overtime work as assigned. • Minimum high school diploma/GED equivalency. • Prefer candidates who have certification in flat mild steel in MIG ANSI/AWS D1.1-96 (will be recertified at Morse when ready). • Must be able to work within a team of production welders. • Must be able to measure with a ruler and read shop drawings. • Prefer experience in lean manufacturing techniques and methodologies. • Computer familiarity. Morse Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment Type: FULL_TIME
See More Details >>pDescription/ppWelders are the primary constructors of vessels at Feldmeier Equipment. The Welder position is quite varied regarding the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Welder may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Welder job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload./ppRequirements/ppstrongEssential Functions of Position:/strong/pp· Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations./pp· Ability to TIG weld, spot weld and MIG weld stainless steel./pp· Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts./pp· Layout component locations per instructions./pp· Prepare work surface via cutting and finishing./pp· Weld small and large components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions via appropriate welding technique./pp· Set up and operate equipment for assigned jobs./pp· Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or as requested by management./pp· Complete all required paperwork and properly log time into the MES system, logging on and off./ppstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/pp· Boces welding certificate or 6 months of welding experience/pp· Previous fabricating experience/pp· Ability to read measuring tapes and operate tools- grinder, and welding torch./ppstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/pp· 2 or more years of TIG experience/pp· Experience welding with different Alloys/pp· Proficiently weld in flat, vertical and overhead positions/ppstrongPhysical Requirements:/strongnbsp;/pp· Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day./pp· Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.nbsp;/pp· Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work./pp· nbsp;/pp· Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, lie down inside or under vessel and twisting while performing required job tasks./pp· Comfortable in chemically Hazardous Situations./pp· Being mindful of chemical safety and use proper PPE when required.nbsp;/pp· Being able to hold a 4-8lb grinder for prolonged periods, while applying force./pp· Ability to grasp welding torch while welding parts for brief periods to long periods of time./p pDescription/ppWelders are the primary constructors of vessels at Feldmeier Equipment. The Welder position is quite varied regarding the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Welder may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Welder job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload./ppRequirements/ppstrongEssential Functions of Position:/strong/pp· Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations./pp· Ability to TIG weld, spot weld and MIG weld stainless steel./pp· Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts./pp· Layout component locations per instructions./pp· Prepare work surface via cutting and finishing./pp· Weld small and large components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions via appropriate welding technique./pp· Set up and operate equipment for assigned jobs./pp· Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or as requested by management./pp· Complete all required paperwork and properly log time into the MES system, logging on and off./ppstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/pp· Boces welding certificate or 6 months of welding experience/pp· Previous fabricating experience/pp· Ability to read measuring tapes and operate tools- grinder, and welding torch./ppstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/pp· 2 or more years of TIG experience/pp· Experience welding with different Alloys/pp· Proficiently weld in flat, vertical and overhead positions/ppstrongPhysical Requirements:/strongnbsp;/pp· Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day./pp· Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.nbsp;/pp· Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work./pp· nbsp;/pp· Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, lie down inside or under vessel and twisting while performing required job tasks./pp· Comfortable in chemically Hazardous Situations./pp· Being mindful of chemical safety and use proper PPE when required.nbsp;/pp· Being able to hold a 4-8lb grinder for prolonged periods, while applying force./pp· Ability to grasp welding torch while welding parts for brief periods to long periods of time./p
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Syracuse, 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 569,179 welders in New York, with Syracuse contributing significantly to this workforce. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2% to 3% job growth in the welding sector from 2025 to 2029. Apprentices in Syracuse earn an average of $650 per week, with experienced welders often exceeding $60,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
