Job Description

Overview

At BrandSafway, employees are considered the greatest asset, and the company provides tools, training, and resources for success. The Welder I position is an entry-level skilled trades role focused on basic welding and fabrication work under supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic welding operations using MIG welding processes.
  • Read and interpret simple blueprints, drawings, work orders, and fabrication instructions.
  • Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, fitting, and cleaning metal surfaces.
  • Set up and operate welding machines and select appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for assigned tasks.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Perform basic fabrication and assembly work as required.
  • Maintain welding equipment and notify supervision of maintenance or repair needs.
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
  • Assist senior welders and fabricators with more complex welding and fabrication projects.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Support production schedules and quality standards while meeting established deadlines.
  • Work overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical training, welding certification, or vocational education preferred.
  • 1-3 years of welding or metal fabrication experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of MIG welding techniques, welding equipment, and metal fabrication processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.
  • Experience using measuring and layout tools such as tape measures, calipers, gauges, and squares.
  • Basic understanding of welding safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand and power tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and accept coaching and supervision.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, and work for extended periods.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, noise, and other shop conditions.
  • Availability to work overtime as required based on production needs.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Shift: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm (OT based on business need)

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k

How this job compares in Scotia, NY

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New York currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$42/hr across 93 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Scotia, NY

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Scotia, NY, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 146 other active welding openings from 93 employers. 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 (21), Cushman & Wakefield (5), and Con Edison (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 $42/hr and Brooklyn at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

See all MIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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