Welder

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Job Title: Welder I

Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Location: East Aurora, New York (Onsite, 2nd shift Monday–Friday 3:00 pm–11:30 pm)

• High School diploma or GED preferred. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and perform basic arithmetic.

• At least one year of related welding experience.

• Basic vocational or technical education in a related field, if no welding experience.

• Operation of electron beam (EB) welding and other arc welding equipment.
• Perform orbital welding (semi‑automatic TIG tube welding) in a clean‑room environment, including set‑up, monitoring, and ensuring cleanliness standards.
• Operate TIG welding equipment both manually and semi‑automatically.
• Set‑up, adjust, and maintain welding equipment; perform preventive maintenance such as checking oil, changing filament on EB welders, cleaning filters and vacuum chamber, and disassembling and realigning the electron gun.
• Participate in electronic and mechanical modifications to equipment.
• Work from welding schedules and worksheets, determining voltage, amperage, travel distance, and applying interpolation to meet job requirements.
• Assemble welding‑related hardware and install fixtures; create weld samples, prepare them for inspection, and inspect results under a microscope to verify requirements.
• Handle diversified production and prototype parts that are largely machined prior to welding; determine operating parameters when precise instructions are absent.
• Set, monitor, and adjust controls for each weld based on material and set‑up; use CNC programming and mathematical calculations, including trigonometry, when needed.
• Be familiar with operating equipment, welding processes, and materials; perform complex welds and report results; observe and report any unusual conditions to supervisor or engineering.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development:
  Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Culture:
  Warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by 12 core values; multiple Employee Resource Groups led by employees and welcoming to all.
• 2nd shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.

Salary Range (Buffalo, NY): $22.00–$27.00 Hourly

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

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