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Overview

Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company that has been providing quality supplies for various industries since 1953. They are currently seeking a Welder with welding experience and a commitment to customer service to join their team.

Responsibilities

  • Weld outlets onto steel pipe to serve the fire sprinkler industry.
  • Perform specialty welding tasks; spool pieces, flanges, etc.
  • Inspect work for defects, dimensions, alignment, end preparations, and seam splits in pipe.
  • Maintain a clean and safe welding station while conforming to standards of quality and performance.
  • Report all equipment malfunctions, safety issues, and required repairs.

Requirements

  • 1 to 3 years of welding experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately.
  • Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
  • Attention to detail, demonstrated integrity, and professionalism.
  • Desire to learn new things.
  • Ability to thrive in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Schedule: M-F 2:30pm-11pm (2nd Shift).
  • This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Passaic, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 27% below the $36/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $29–$40/hr across 78 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 15% 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 Passaic, NJ

Passaic, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 118 other active welding openings from 73 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

Ferguson currently has 1 other opening live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), Gpac (9), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (7). 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 Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $41/hr and Somerdale at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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