Job Title: Welder (MIG & TIG) – Union Position Location: West Sayville, NY (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time / Union Pay Range: $26.00 – $29.00 / hour (Commensurate with union scale & experience) About the Opportunity We are seeking a skilled MIG & TIG Welder to join a premier, specialized manufacturing team in the West Sayville area. This is a stable, full-time union position offering competitive union wages, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement plans. The ideal candidate has strong fabrication skills, experience working with various metals, and a commitment to precision and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and heavy structural components.
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols accurately.
- Fit, align, clamp, and tack-weld complex assemblies prior to final welding according to technical specifications.
- Utilize shop tools and machinery (grinders, saws, shears, torches, and measuring tools) to prepare metal surfaces and finish welds.
- Inspect completed welds for conformance to quality, safety, and industry standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant safe working environment in accordance with shop and union guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in both MIG and TIG welding processes.
- Technical Skills: Strong ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and schematics.
- Certifications: AWS certifications (MIG/TIG) preferred; ability to pass an on-site practical weld test is required.
- Equipment: Proficiency with hand tools, grinders, metal fabrication equipment, and measuring instruments.
- Union Status: Current union member or eligible/willing to join the local labor union upon hire.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Benefits
- Full union health, vision, and dental insurance
- Union pension & retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO) & holiday pay
- Consistent full-time hours with overtime opportunities
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $26.00 - $29.00
