Fabricator Set​/up Welder - 2nd shift plus shift differential

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API
, we'd love to talk to you about our 2nd shift Fab S/U Welder position!

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• Starting wage $30.45/hour, incremental increases move to $32.67/hour after one year, plus shift differential of $1.50
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Career development and advancement
• Multi-site, global operations to learn!
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, PTO, Union pension and more

• Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls
• In house market style cafeteria with plenty of healthy selections
• Buffalo is known for our wide range of choices for food and beverages from our famous Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck to several micro-breweries and distilleries scattered across the region

• Check out material allocated for fabricating assignment with specifications given on Bill of Material or drawings.
• Perform all necessary set‑up operations preparatory to layout, cutting or beveling and also for welding when related to the job assignment.
• Perform all layout operations relevant to fabricating assignment, using tools as may be necessary or required.
• Perform all necessary burning, cutting and beveling operations to establish correct length, bevel, and size of hole relating to the job assignment; perform own chipping and removal of slag from burning or beveling operations.
• Use proper tools, fixtures or other devices to set up and align fittings as required by drawings within specified tolerances.
• Set up and operate coupling welder and tubesheet welder in the DFT line.
• Assist lower grades when asked.
• Maintain all necessary layout tools.
• Exercise reasonable care and protection for all machine surfaces when welding or handling.
• Check overall set‑up correctness with inspector, if necessary.
• Notify foreman of questionable material that is allocated to a job and appears defective; remove work from rolls or positioner when completed.
• Qualify for necessary ASME Section VIII & IX Code Welding requirements using Metallic Arc, TIG (Heli‑Arc) and MIG.
• Be code qualified on shop welding procedures for carbon steel, stainless steel to carbon steel, stainless steel to stainless steel, including PED directive or other mandated customer welder qualification requirements for listed metals.
• When qualified, perform welding operations as called upon; demonstrate consistent quality in weld and fit‑up and maintain productivity to meet or exceed reasonable time estimates.
• Be assessed by department supervisor and Quality Control personnel on a periodic basis.

• Must be able to pass a written competency skills test at time of interview.
• Candidate will be required to pass a series of weld tests in order to be hired.
• Qualify for necessary ASME Section VIII & IX Code Welding requirements using Metallic Arc, Heli‑Arc (TIG) and MIG.
• Be code qualified on shop welding procedures for carbon steel, stainless steel to carbon steel, stainless steel to stainless steel, including PED directive or other mandated customer welder qualification requirements for listed metals.
• Demonstrate consistent quality in weld and fit‑up.
• Maintain productivity to meet or exceed reasonable time estimates.
• Be assessed by department supervisor and Quality Control personnel on a periodic basis.