Welder 2nd Shift
2 days ago
Buffalo
Job Description Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour Job description: Welder / Fabricator – 2nd Shift (3:30 PM–Midnight) Location: Buffalo, NY Schedule: 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM | Monday–Friday Employment Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Industry: Industrial Manufacturing • Structural Steel • Modular Fabrication Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Welder / Fabricator for our 2nd Shift (3:30 PM–Midnight) industrial manufacturing operations. The Mechanical Welder / Fabricator will fit, tack, weld, assemble, and repair steel components, structural assemblies, and production parts using MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, and other welding processes in a fast-paced fabrication environment. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing welding, structural steel welding, blueprint reading, mechanical assembly, production welding, and industrial metal fabrication. Daily Responsibilities As a 2nd Shift Mechanical Welder / Fabricator, you will: Welding & Fabrication • Fit, tack, and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and low-alloy steel using MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, and manual welding techniques., • Weld assemblies, sub-assemblies, brackets, channels, angles, and modular components per engineering drawings., • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, detail drawings, and fabrication schematics., • Measure, cut, and layout materials using calipers, squares, tape measures, and fabrication tools., • Fabricate fixtures and support tools based on engineering sketches., • Assemble welded components into larger structures, platforms, frames, or modular units., • Inspect welds for accuracy, penetration, and quality., • Repair, rework, or correct fabrication issues and dimensional deviations., • Meet production targets, quality standards, and labor-hour requirements during 2nd shift operations., • Maintain welding machinery, tools, and PPE in safe working condition., • Follow OSHA rules, AWS standards, and internal safety guidelines., • Proven experience as a Welder, Fabricator, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, or Industrial Welder., • Skilled in MIG, TIG, Stick, GMAW, GTAW, and related welding processes., • Experience using electrical and manual tools (angle grinders, saws, calipers, clamps, squares, measuring tools)., • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and welding blueprints., • Knowledge of welding safety standards, weld quality requirements, and inspection practices., • Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, overhead work, and climbing., • Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship., • Welders should have AWS Certification (GMAW, 3G Vertical Up, 4F Overhead)., • Mechanical assembly experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments., • Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steels., • Knowledge of torch cutting, plasma cutting, and GTAW/TIG welding., • Understanding of manufacturing tolerances and measurement verification., • Competitive pay with 2nd-shift differential, • Overtime opportunities, • Growing industrial and modular fabrication environment, • Work on complex and custom steel structures We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person Company DescriptionGTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.GTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.