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Overview

OSC Manufacturing and Equipment Services is seeking a skilled and dependable Union Welder to join their team in Buffalo, NY. The company specializes in construction equipment solutions and offers a range of services including expert service, custom fabrication, and major repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and/or FluxCore welding as required.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding specifications.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures and components.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
  • Operate welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, cutting torches, and related machinery.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with OSHA and union safety standards.
  • Measure, cut, and fit materials accurately.
  • Work collaboratively with supervisors, foremen, and other tradespeople.
  • Complete assigned work within project schedules and quality expectations.
  • Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous welding experience preferred.
  • Ability to pass welding tests and/or certifications required by the union or employer.
  • Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and fabrication processes.
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Full-Time position
  • Location: 1001 East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Union Position: Yes

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Buffalo, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 32% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across New York, where the middle half runs $25–$39/hr across 99 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 3% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 156 other active welding openings from 110 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (15), Veterans Health Administration (4), and Collins Aerospace (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $54/hr, Brooklyn at $33/hr, and Rochester at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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